Image for illustration onlyCrispy Fried Smelt Fish
Steady frying heat sets the outside quickly while allowing the centre to cook through as directed. In crispy fried smelt fish, small smelt fish, flour and cornflour are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Instructions
- 1Gently open the head of the fish and remove the gills and entrails.
- 2Rinse the fish under cold running water and drain well.
- 3In a wide pan over medium heat, heat about 5 cm of oil.
- 4In a bowl, mix together flour, cornflour, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
Chef tips
Prepare all the ingredients in advance—it makes cooking with children a lot more fun! Organise your ingredients before you begin to make the cooking process with the children much more enjoyable.
Culinary reasoning
Steady frying heat sets the outside quickly while allowing the centre to cook through as directed. In crispy fried smelt fish, small smelt fish, flour and cornflour are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.