Fried Smelt Recipe

Ingredients

1 lb small smelt, cleaned (entrails, scales, and head removed)

½ cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup cornstarch

1 tbsp salt

½ tsp ground black pepper

1 cup cooking oil

Rub salt and garlic powder all over the smelts. Let it stay for 10 minutes.

Combine flour and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix well.

Heat oil in a pan or cooking pot.

Dredge the smelts in flour and cornstarch mixture.

Fry in medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until it turns crispy.

Remove from the pan and arrange in a plate lined with paper towel.

Serve immediately. Share and enjoy!