Whitebait fritters

Method 7 steps

1. 1

   Rinse the whitebait in cold water and drain it in a sieve for ten minutes.

2. 2

   Pat the whitebait dry with a cloth; excess water stops the fritter setting.

3. 3

   Whisk the eggs with the flour, salt and pepper until smooth and lump-free.

4. 4

   Fold the whitebait into the egg mixture gently, taking care not to crush it.

5. 5

   Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat until it just sizzles.

6. 6

   Pour in a ladle of the mixture and spread it into a thin round a centimetre thick.

7. 7

   Fry a minute and a half a side and serve with lemon and buttered bread.