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Estonian Fried Smelts Kalavorm
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Estonian Fried Smelts Kalavorm

6 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

672
Calories
16g
Protein
16g
Fat
114g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Rye 1 slice (32g) 83
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Caraway Seed not in our table 0
Smelt not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup rye flour
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or according to taste)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 2 pounds fresh smelts (cleaned, rinsed, and patted dry, Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice)

Directions

1

1. Combine the rye flour, white flour, salt, and caraway seeds and mix them all well.

2

2. Heat the oil in a large heavy pan over medium heat until very hot but not smoking.

3

3. Roll the smelts in the flour mixture, and fry, a few at a time until crisp and golden, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels.

4

Serve with vinegar. Serving will be enough for 4 to 6 as a snack.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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