Whitebait Fritters
                            Recipe by NZEggs
            
            
				        
		
            Difficulty: Easy        
	Servings
								
							
12
yieldsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
5
minutesTotal time
10
minutesA classically delicious way to enjoy NZ’s seasonal delicacy.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs 
- 200 g NZ Whitebait (fresh or frozen) 
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper – to taste 
- 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil 
- 2 Tbsp Butter 
- Lemons – to serve 
Directions
- Beat the eggs with a fork in a bowl until light and frothy. Stir the whitebait into the egg mix. Add a good pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix together well.
- In a large fry pan add the oil and butter, on a medium heat. When the butter starts to bubble add the egg and whitebait mixture in even tablespoonfuls to the pan, and cook for one-two minutes, then flip and cook the other side, until lightly golden brown.
- When cooked transfer to a warmed spare plate. Continue cooking in batches of 5-6 fritters until the mixture is finished.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges – and slices of fresh buttered white bread for the classic traditional Kiwi serving!
Notes
- If using frozen whitebait, thaw them before cooking and pat them dry with a paper towel. Do not rinse after thawing.
