Tiny translucent fish, netted in spring and fried into fritters. A pricey seasonal obsession.
"Whitebait fritters for tea - spoiling ourselves."
"The whitebait's running, grab your net."
Food & Drink · New Zealand slang
Whitebait
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NZ seasonal delicacy.
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