Premium Silver Whitebait

A seasonal delicacy of small translucent fish, harvested from pristine freshwater lakes during a brief window each year. These slender, glass-like fish measure five to ten centimetres and have completely transparent bodies - a quiet marvel on the plate and an impossibly tender bite.

Why You Will Love It

• Seasonally harvested at peak quality
• Ethereal, glass-like bodies five to ten centimetres long
• Impossibly tender - thirty seconds of cooking is enough
• Entirely edible, soft bones included, for natural calcium
• High in complete protein, calcium and phosphorus, very low in fat
• A traditional delicacy now seen in fine dining worldwide

How to Cook

Lower into a gently simmering clear broth for thirty seconds until opaque for a delicate silk-thread soup. Toss with cornflour and shallow-fry for one to two minutes until crisp and golden for an addictive snack, or blanch briefly and dress with light soy, sesame oil and minced ginger to let the natural sweetness speak.

Storage

Freeze at -18C immediately and keep for up to six months. This fish is extremely perishable fresh - do not refrigerate unfrozen for more than one day. Thaw in the fridge for one to two hours and do not refreeze. Handle gently, as it is very fragile, and rinse quickly in cold water before use.