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Chilli and Spice Whitebait

A simple and spicy whitebait dish with a flavorful coating.

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easy
10 min
4
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 5 min
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Gordon Ramsay
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Ingredients
  • •Szechuan peppercornstoasted
  • •Coriander seedstoasted
  • •Chilli flakes
  • •Plain flourseasoned
  • •Olive oil
  • •Whitebait
  • •Garlic mayonnaise(optional)for serving
  • •Lemon(optional)for serving
Instructions
  1. 1

    Toast Szechuan peppercorns and coriander seeds in a hot dry pan to release their flavors.

    1 min

  2. 2

    Add chilli flakes and grind with a pestle and mortar to make a fiery fine powder.

    2 min

  3. 3

    Combine the spice mix with plain flour, season, and mix well.

    1 min

  4. 4

    Add olive oil to a hot pan.

    1 min

  5. 5

    Coat whitebait in the spicy flour mix, then fry until golden.

    5 min

  6. 6

    Serve with garlic mayonnaise or a simple squeeze of lemon.

    1 min

Equipment Needed
pan
pestle and mortar

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