Whiting fish is available all year round.
It grows to about 1 foot (30cm) and has a firm white flesh.
It is a bit like cod or haddock, but cheaper - it can be used in much the same way.
Whiting is suitable for poaching, shallow frying, steaming or baking.
There's a lovely whiting au gratin recipe here.
Any cod or haddock recipe will be good for whiting - the flavor and texture are very similar.
In the old days, whiting was traditionally used for cat food - very well looked after cats I hasten to add ;-).
The rising prices of fish has meant that people are now looking at the cheaper alternatives - fish stocks are scarce and the imported fish from Asian countries (basa etc) are not always bred in the best of conditions.
The river waters are not up to western standards and so we're a bit cautious about using them.
Whiting is a good, tasty and economical alternative to the more traditional choices of cod and haddock - give it a try the next time you see it on sale and let me know what you think.
