NZ Whitebait Fritters

Whitebait Fritters

Recipe by NZEggs
3.6 from 224 votes
Difficulty: Easy
Servings

12

yields
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

5

minutes
Total time

10

minutes

A 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 before using.

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