Recommended: Everything Bagel
A proper Kiwi classic, reworked. Crispy whitebait fritter, lemon aioli, and fresh greens on a toasted bagel.
What You'll Need
- 1 Bagel Off Everything bagel
- 1 cup whitebait
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp aioli
- ½ lemon
- Handful of rocket
- Butter, for frying
Method
1. Mix whitebait, egg, and salt together gently — don't overwork it.
2. Fry spoonfuls in butter until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
3. Slice your bagel in half and toast until golden and slightly crisp on the cut side.
4. Spread aioli on both halves, squeeze over a little lemon juice.
5. Layer rocket, then the fritters, on the bottom half.
6. Top and serve immediately.
Tips
Don't overwork the whitebait mixture — the moment it's combined, stop stirring, or the fritters go tough instead of light. Pat the whitebait dry with paper towel first if it's been frozen; too much water in the mix means the fritters won't crisp up properly. Fry in butter rather than oil for that classic Kiwi flavour, and keep cooked fritters warm on a low oven tray while you finish the batch.
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