Fish · Food pairing guide
What goes with Smelt?
Whole small culinary smelts of Osmerus: European smelt (O. eperlanus) and North American rainbow smelt (O. mordax), identified at purchase. This profile excludes unrelated fish sold generically as whitebait, Japanese shishamo substitutes and smelt roe sold separately. The working form is fresh or properly thawed cleaned fish.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Smelt?
Rye and lentils supply earthy contrasts to the lightly oily flesh; citrus, capers and alliums sharpen fried preparations. Composed preparations can carry a small sweet, cultured-dairy or smoky accent, but keep the smelt legible and remove every bone before smooth fillings.
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