Fried Smelt with Green Mango + Chruk

Above photo: Green Mangos are both sour and sweet. With a much firmer texture than a ripe mango, they're great for salads and pickling.

Above photo: Green Mangos are both sour and sweet. With a much firmer texture than a ripe mango, they're great for salads and pickling.

Servings: 4 • Prep time: 15 mins • Cook time: 10 mins • Total time: 25 mins

INGREDIENTS

FRIED SMELT

  • 1 Lb Smelt, cleaned and washed

  • 1 C Corn starch

  • 1 C Flour

  • Salt and Pepper to taste

GREEN MANGO + CHRUK

  • 1 C Green Mango, shredded

  • 1 T Chruk Pickled Habanero

  • 1 T Fish Sauce

  • 1 Garlic clove, rough chopped

INSTRUCTIONS  

FRIED SMELT

  1. In a medium pot, fill halfway with vegetable oil and bring to 350 F.

  2. Combine Cornstarch and flour in a bowl.

  3. Dredge Smelt in flour mixture and fry for 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

  4. Season with salt and pepper

  5. Serve with Green Mango and Chruk

GREEN MANGO + CHRUK

  1. In a bowl, combine green mango, chruk, fish sauce, and garlic. 

  2. Toss together until well incorporated and let it sit for 5 minutes for the flavors to develop.