Estonian Fried Smelts

• 3/4 cup rye flour
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt,
• more to taste
• 2 tsp. caraway seeds (optional)
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 2 lb. fresh smelts, heads and tails left on, cleaned, rinsed, and patted dry
• Apple cider vinegar
• lemon juice

1. On a large plate, combine the rye and white flour, salt, and caraway seeds and mix well.
2. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking.
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.
4. Drain on paper towels.
5. Serve with vinegar.
6. Serves 4 to 6 as a snack.

rye flour, flour, salt, caraway seeds, vegetable oil, fresh smelts, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/20162 (may not work)