Fresh from the waters off New England, whiting is a small, wild caught fish. Similar to cod, whiting is soft and sweet. Quick Italian lesson: The Italian word for whiting is ?merluzzo.? The word for fried is ?fritti.? In our kitchen-and in our most formative, flavorful memories?these two words are inseparable. And they?re delicious. Slice into fillets, then cut into chunks. Next, dredge this flaky, tender, sweet fish in Wondra flour and lightly fry. Sprinkle liberally with sea salt, enjoy it right away, and try not to practice your Italian with your mouth full.