whitebait

• Существительное, обозначающее мелкую съедобную молодь различных рыб, таких как сельдь, килька и корюшка, которую часто готовят и едят целиком.

A noun referring to the small, edible young of various fish such as herrings, sprats, and smelts, often cooked and eaten whole.

1. Small fish cooked wholeB2formalculinary

   Very small, young fish, such as herring, sprat, or smelt, that are typically fried and eaten whole.

   Мелкая рыба, приготовленная целиком

   • We ordered a plate of crispy fried whitebait as a starter.
   • Whitebait is often dusted in flour and deep-fried.
   • The restaurant is famous for its fresh whitebait.

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2. Edible young fishB2formalculinary

   The edible young of various fish species, especially herrings, sprats, and smelts.

   Молодь съедобной рыбы

   • Whitebait season is a special time for coastal fishermen.
   • The dish consisted of whitebait served with lemon and tartar sauce.
   • They caught whitebait in the estuary using a fine net.