Small whitebait is also known as whitebait or whitebait fly.

Whitebait is a common small fish also known as whitebait or whitebait fly. They have a slender body with a silvery white body, usually about 3-5 cm long. Small whitebait is a popular ingredient in many Asian countries. Its meat is delicious and also has certain nutritional value.

The nutritional value of small whitebait is as follows:

1. Protein: Small whitebait is rich in high-quality protein, which is one of the important nutrients needed by the body. Protein is essential for the body to grow, repair and maintain tissue health.

2. Omega-3 fatty acids: Small whitebait is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These fatty acids have benefits for heart health, brain function, and anti-inflammatory effects.

3. Minerals: Small whitebait contains a variety of minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. These minerals are essential for bone health, heme production, and cell function.

4. Vitamins: Small whitebait is rich in multiple vitamins, including vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and vitamin E. These vitamins play important roles in vision, bone health, nervous system, and antioxidant effects.

Whitebait can be used to make a variety of dishes, such as fried whitebait, whitebait soup, whitebait pancakes, etc. When cooking whitebait, you can combine it with vegetables and seasonings to create a rich and varied cuisine. It should be noted that small whitebait is usually eaten whole, including the head and internal organs, so care should be taken in cleaning and handling during cooking.

Baby whitebait is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of cooking methods to create delicious dishes. Here are a few common ways to cook small whitebait:

1. Stir-fry: Rinse the small whitebait with clean water and drain. Heat a pan, add an appropriate amount of cooking oil, and when the oil is hot, add the small whitebait to the pan and stir-fry. Add minced garlic, ginger and other seasonings and stir-fry until the fish becomes golden and crispy. You can add appropriate amounts of salt, pepper and other condiments according to your personal taste.

2. Make soup: Rinse the small whitebait with clean water and drain. Prepare a pot of clear soup or Chicken soup, add ginger slices, green onions and other seasonings, bring to a boil and add small whitebait. Cook for about 5-10 minutes until the fish is cooked through. According to personal taste, you can add some vegetables or tofu to enrich the taste of the soup.

3. Grilled/fried: Rinse the small whitebait with clean water and drain. You can choose to grill or fry the whole whitebait. When roasting, place the small whitebait on a baking sheet, add an appropriate amount of salt, pepper and other seasonings, put it in a preheated oven, and bake for about 10-15 minutes, until the fish becomes golden brown. When frying, put the small whitebait into the oil pan and fry until golden and crispy.

4. Steaming: Rinse the small whitebait with clean water and drain. Add appropriate amount of salt, onion, ginger, garlic and other seasonings and marinate for a while. Prepare a steamer, add water and heat until boiling. Place the marinated small whitebait on the steaming rack, put the steaming rack into the steamer, cover the pot, and steam for about 5-8 minutes until the fish becomes cooked.

These methods are just some of the cooking methods for small whitebait, and you can adjust and innovate according to your personal preferences and tastes. The cooking time of small whitebait is generally short, so you need to be careful not to overcook it to maintain its tender taste and nutritional value.