How to Order Fried Whitebaits

Whitebait, small minnows or fish, are usually cooked and eaten whole. They are commonly eaten in Europe, specifically in Spain as tapas (small bite-size appetizers), and in the Orient, such as China and Japan. Whitebait are the offspring of herrings and sprats.

Instructions

1. Take into account where you are in the world and whether whitebait are in season. The more in season the fish, the better it will taste.

2. Whitebait tends to be an appetizer, so order a few different dishes, including the whitebait.

3. Ask the waiter for fried whitebait, topped with parsley and accompanied by aioili (garlic mayonnaise) and a lemon wedge, if it's available.

4. Tell the waiter you want the whitebait piping hot and straight from the fryer, the crispier, the better.

References

• Fish Fanatics
• Definition of Whitebait
• Ideal Spain