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Crispy-coated Whitebait with Quince Aioli
by Silvena Rowe from Purple Citrus & Sweet Perfume: Cuisine of the Eastern Mediterranean
Easy
Serves 4
This crispy coated whitebait makes for a great starter dish. The crunchy whitebait recipe is served with a tangy quince aioli with hints of garlic and lemon.
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Introduction
Crispy-coated whitebait is a favourite dish all over Istanbul. Aioli is a Mediterranean type of sauce made with raw eggs, garlic and olive oil. Here I have added a fruity twist using cooked quince to create a tangy aioli, which works really well with the fish. Make sure you use top-quality fresh, free-range eggs for the aioli.
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Ingredients
| For the aioli: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | large quince, grated |
| ½ tsp | sugar |
| 1 | garlic clove, crushed |
| 2 | egg yolks |
| 1 tbsp | lemon juice |
| ½ tsp | mustard |
| 100ml | olive oil |
| For the whitebait: | |
| Vegetable oil, for deep-frying | |
| 4 tbsp | plain flour |
| 1 tsp | crushed or ground sumac |
| Approx. 800g | fresh whitebait |
Essential kit
You will need a deep-fat fryer.
Method
To make the aioli:
Place the grated quince and sugar in a small saucepan and pour in enough water to cover the quince. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer for 3-4 minutes. Strain and cool the quince. Place the garlic, egg yolks, lemon juice and mustard in a food processor. Process and slowly drizzle in the oil. Add most of the cooked quince and fold in, making sure the mixture is well combined. Serve the aioli topped with the rest of the cooked quince.
To cook the whitebait:
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-fat fryer to 190°C. Place the flour and sumac in a bowl, season, and stir to combine. Coat the whitebait with the flour mix, shake off the excess and deep-fry for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Serve the whitebait accompanied by the quince aioli.
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