Whitebait Patties (Egg-Free)

Name: Whitebait Patties (Egg-Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Whitebait (small fish); 2 tablespoons Tapioca starch; 2 tablespoons Spring onions, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon Lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper; 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

A New Zealand delicacy made egg-free by using tapioca starch. These patties are crispy and flavorful, perfect for a snack or light meal.

25m4 servings

Contains fishEGG-free

200 cal|20g protein|5g carbs|10g fat

Ingredients

1 cup Whitebait (small fish)
2 tablespoons Tapioca starch
2 tablespoons Spring onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1In a bowl, combine the whitebait, tapioca starch, spring onions, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
3Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4Drop spoonfuls of the whitebait mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly.
5Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
6Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
7Serve warm with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Substitutions

egg → 2 tbsp tapioca starch

Tapioca starch acts as a binder in place of egg

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