Fish balyk
Description
The appetizer is quick and easy to prepare. If you use good and expensive varieties of fish, this appetizer will become an excellent addition to the table. But more budget-friendly varieties, for example silver carp or asp, will also be tasty. When preparing fish balyk, the main thing is to rinse the fish well from blood, and then the dish will turn out delicious. It can be served on a piece of bread or as sliced pieces. Serve the appetizer to the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Thoroughly clean the fish: remove the scales, carefully cut it open so as not to damage the gallbladder. Cut off the head, tail, and fins; remove the innards and backbone. Using tweezers, try to remove all the bones. Rinse well under running water.
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Step 2
2. Cut the prepared fillet with a sharp knife, but do not cut all the way through to the skin.
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Step 3
3. Pour salt into a suitably sized container and lay the fish in it, then generously sprinkle salt on top again. Place a weight on it (you can use a jar of water) and put it in the refrigerator for 5–7 days.
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Step 4
4. Soak the fish: to do this, rinse it under running water, then place it in a bowl and cover with water, leave it for 5–7 days, changing the water every day.
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Step 5
5. Hang the well-soaked fish and leave it for 3–5 days, after which the balyk is ready!