Smelt Chips Recipe
thrown net caught out of Eureka, California, toum, za'atar
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Ingredients
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Fish
Sauce
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Toum
To make the toum, combine the garlic cloves in a food processor and pulse until finely minced. Slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil while the processor is running until the mixture emulsifies. Add lemon juice and salt to taste, then blend until smooth.
- 2
Clean the Smelt
Rinse the smelt fish under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove any innards if necessary.
Cooking
- 3
Fry the Smelt
Heat oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the smelt fish and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Season the Smelt
While the smelt is still hot, sprinkle with za'atar to taste.
