Fool proof food

Recipe for Deep Fried Sprats with Tartare Sauce or Garlic Mayonnaise.

In general January or February have few highlights, apart from the arrival of the marmalade oranges in the shops — but when the Sprats arrive in Ballycotton the excitement is tangible. We feast on them for a few short weeks — deep fried, soused, pickled and smoked. Don’t even think of gutting them. It might shock you yo hear we eat them insides and all — completely delicious.

Serves 6 – 8