West Coast Whitebait Patties: A Taste of New Zealand The first time I tasted whitebait patties was on a windswept beach on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. The air, thick with the scent of saltwater and native bush, sharpened my appetite. My uncle, a seasoned fisherman, had just pulled up his net, … Read more
Whitebait Fritters: A Taste of the Sea The scent of the ocean, a touch of salt on the breeze, and the anticipation of a perfectly crispy fritter… my childhood summers were often spent on the rugged coastline of New Zealand, where my grandfather would cast his net, hoping for a bounty of whitebait. These tiny … Read more
Crispy Fried Whitebait: A Taste of the Sea The first time I tasted fried whitebait, I was a child on holiday in a small coastal town in Cornwall. The salty air hung thick with the scent of seaweed and frying fish. We bought a paper cone filled with these tiny, crispy morsels from a stall … Read more