CRISPY FIVE-SPICED WHITEBAIT

Crispy and spiced，this is perfect canape or bar snack food.And from a professionalkitchen’s（and your）point of view，it’s a godsend because it is so quick to prepare.

Serves 4-5

INGREDIENTS

500g whitebait

50ml Shaoxing rice wine

1/2 teaspoon salt

vegetable oil，for deep-frying

50g plain flour

For the five-spice mix

2 teaspoons ground ginger

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons ground coriander

12 teaspoon chilli powder

1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

1.Combine the whitebait with the wine and salt and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

2.For the five-spice mix，simply mix all the ingredients together.

3.Heat the oil for deep-frying in a deep-fat fryer to180℃.4.Drain the whitebait and then pat dry with kitchen paper.

5.Coat the whitebait with the flour and deep-fry，in batches，for about 3-4 minutes until crispy.

6.Remove from the oil and drain well on kitchen paper，then dust with the spice mix and serve immediately.

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