Fish

Juvenile Sprat

A tier

Juvenile sprat whitebait is sorted young Sprattus sprattus for frying—often the backbone of northern European whitebait when not sold as mixed. Expect tiny silver fish, rich little oil sacs, and a complete crisp mouthful. Best from ice-cold fresh or well-frozen blocks that separate cleanly. Do not thaw to mush in water. A purist’s whitebait when you want sprat specifically.