Flying Fish Fry

Name: Flying Fish Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ni-Vanuatu
Ingredients: 500g flying fish, cleaned; 1/2 cup flour; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; Vegetable oil for frying; 2 limes, juiced; 1 hot pepper, sliced; Soy sauce for dipping

Flying Fish (FLY-ing fish fry)

Fried Flying Fish

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 234 kcal

Small flying fish dusted with flour and fried whole until crispy. Eaten head to tail.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 24.0g

Carbs 12.0g

Fat 10.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish ⚠ gluten ⚠ soy

Equipment Needed

deep pot tongs

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate

Garnishes: lime, chili

Accompaniments: soy sauce

Ingredients

500g flying fish, cleaned
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
2 limes, juiced
1 hot pepper, sliced
Soy sauce for dipping

Instructions

1
Clean flying fish and pat dry.
2
Mix flour with salt and pepper.
3
Dust fish in seasoned flour.
4
Heat oil to 180C.
5
Fry fish 3 minutes until crispy and golden.
6
Serve with lime and soy dipping sauce.

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Did You Know?

Flying fish leap out of the water using wing-like pectoral fins and can glide for over 200 meters.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

deep pot
tongs

Garnishing

lime, chili

Accompaniments

soy sauce

The Story Behind Flying Fish Fry

Flying fish are abundant in the waters around Vanuatu and have been caught using traditional techniques for centuries. Their small size makes them perfect for frying whole.

The entire fish is eaten, including the crispy fins that give them their name. The crunchy texture and mild flavor make them an irresistible appetizer.

Flying fish represent the incredible marine biodiversity of Vanuatu's waters.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed appetizer, snack 📜 Origins: Traditional

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