INGREDIENTS: (Makes 36)

   320gms/11ozs whitebait
   1 cup self-raising flour
   1/2 cup breadcrumbs
   2 - 3 fresh red chillies or 1/4 tsp ground chillies
   1 tbsp fresh chopped chives
   1 medium onion - peeled and finely sliced
   1 clove garlic - finely minced
   1 egg white
   1 tsp chicken stock powder
   Generous pinch of salt and white pepper
   1/2 cup iced water
   Cooking oil for deep frying

METHOD:

If using fresh red chillies, finely slice them and place in a medium mixing bowl.

Add sliced onions and minced garlic, whitebait and chopped chives, mix well with a fork. (If using chilli powder, sprinkle over mixture.)

Add breadcrumbs, flour, salt and pepper and mix to coat.

Add egg white and enough iced water and mix to form a thick mixture.

Heat oil in a wok over medium heat and fry level spoonfuls of mixture until golden brown.

Drain on paper towels and serve hot with Sriracha hot chilli sauce if desired.