Instructions: Place whitebait in a bowl, cover with some ice and icy cold water. Leave to sit 10 minutes. Drain well, spread onto a tea-towel to dry.

Combine flour, paprika, curry powder, salt and pepper on a tray. Add whitebait and toss to coat.

Shake excess flour off fish then plunge into hot oil.

Cook in batches to keep heat in oil. Remove with a wire basket and drain on kitchen paper.

Serve immediately with wedges of lemon.

Use a wok to deep fry.

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