Smelt Fries (Filipino Dilis

• Seafood

  • 1 lb Smelt, fresh

• Produce

  • 2 tbsp Parsley, fresh
  • 1 Thai chilies

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 cup Rice flour
  • 1 Sea salt, fine

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Canola oil

• Other

  • 1/4 cup Filipino cane, or coconut vinegar

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice flour
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound fresh Smelt
• Canola oil, for frying
• Fine sea salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Filipino cane, or coconut vinegar
• 1-2 Thai chilies, thinly sliced

Directions

• Combine the rice flour and black pepper in a shallow baking dish.
• Dredge the fish in the rice flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour from the fish. Place the coated fish on a cookie sheet and set aside.
• Pour about 1-inch of oil into a large skillet or frying pan over medium high heat. Heat the oil until hot and shimmering (about 375 degrees F).
• Working in batches, place the coated fish in the hot oil and fry, turning frequently, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes total.
• Transfer the fried fish to a paper towel-lined platter. Season to taste with sea salt, then garnish with parsley. Serve with dipping sauce.
• Combine the soy, vinegar and chilies in a small bowl. Serve with fried fish.