Kibbeling (Dutch Fried Fish Bites with Garlic Sauce)
Crisp, light battered chunks of white fish with a cool garlic yoghurt dip, the way they sell them at Dutch fish stalls.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.50 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the yoghurt, garlic, lemon juice, chives and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Chill until needed.
- 2
Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper.
- 3
Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, paprika and garlic granules in a bowl. Pour in the sparkling water and whisk briefly until just mixed. A few lumps are fine.
- 4
Heat the oil in a deep heavy pan, no more than half full, to 180C. A drop of batter should sizzle and float straight away.
5 min - 5
Dip the fish chunks in the batter, let the extra drip off, and lower 5 or 6 pieces at a time into the oil. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes until deep gold and crisp.
3 min 30 s - 6
Drain on kitchen paper, sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the garlic sauce and lemon wedges.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
