Crispy White Bait Fritters
Crispy-edged and salty-sweet, these white bait fritters come together with pantry staples. Perfect for when you want something warm and a little special.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- wok
- absorbent paper
Ingredients
- 70 g dried white bait or ikan bilis, washed and drained
- 250 g plain flour
- 25 g rice flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 2 tbsps spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 red chilli, seeded and chopped finely
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 280 ml water
- 2 cups oil, for deep-frying
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except deep-frying oil in a mixing bowl.
- Add water a little at a time and mix well until you get a fairly thick batter.
- Heat oil in a wok over a medium-high fire.
- When hot, drop in 1 to 2 tbsps batter and cook for 3 to 4 mins or till golden brown.
- Drain on absorbent paper, serve at once.