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Lucky Star pilchards in hot chilli sauce
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Cooking Time
20 Minutes

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Serves
2

INGREDIENTS

  • CHILLI BITES
  • Lucky Star Chakalaka Hot & Spicy 1 can (410 g)
  • Self-raising flour 1 cup
  • Finely chopped red chillies 2
  • Coriander 1 handful
  • Oil for deep frying
  • YOGHURT DIP
  • Plain yoghurt 250 ml
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

METHOD

  1. CHILLI BITES:
  2. Mix chakalaka, flour, half of coriander and chilli together until well mixed.
  3. Heat oil in a pot or deep fryer until hot.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the oil, cook until golden brown then drain on a kitchen paper.
  5. YOGHURT DIP:
  6. Finely chop the remaining coriander half, mix it with plain yoghurt then season to taste.
  7. Serve with the chilli bites as a dip.

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