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  • Classic Fried Whitebait (Fried Tiny Fish) With Aioli

    Easy
    10 minutes
    4
    Amount Per Serving: Calorie 265; Fat 9g; Cholesterol 68mg; Carbohydrates 21g; Protein 26g; Fibre 3g;
    Whitebait is an easy finger food that can be served as either appetizer or part of a game-day party menu. Whitebait is best complemented with chips. They make a great side to your favourite potato or pasta salad too.
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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound tiny whole fish (blue anchovies)
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 to 2 cups oil for frying
    • 4 to 8 lemon wedges

    Method

    • To make Tuna Fish Cakes, start by draining the canned tuna. 
    • While the rice is cooking, prepare the eel by grilling or frying it.
    • Put the tomato paste, olives, and butter into a blender or food processor and whizz until smooth.
    • Put the oats in the blender or food processor, slightly broken up.
    • Coat the fillets with the butter mixture while grilling.
    • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the fish cakes.