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Crispy Fried Capelin

Crispy Fried Capelin

Whole capelin are dusted in cornstarch and fried twice until the skin shatters with every bite. Golden-crisp outside yet tender inside, these tiny fish make irresistible finger food that disappears from the plate in minutes.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Wash the capelin, then mix with an appropriate amount of salt, five-spice powder, and cooking wine to marinate thoroughly.

  2. 2
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    Cornstarch.

  3. 3
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    Evenly coat each capelin with starch.

  4. 4
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    Heat the oil to the fifth level, then fry the smelt fish one by one.

  5. 5
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    After the first fry, perform a second fry, control the heat, remove when golden yellow, and serve; crispy and delicious.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Capelin
    10 strip

Seasonings

  • Five-spice powder
    to taste
  • cooking wine
    a pinch
  • Cornstarch
    to taste
  • Edible oil
    适量(炸魚用)
  • Salt
    to taste