Silver carp balyk
Description
A delicious appetizer for any group. Preparing this fish balyk will take quite a lot of time, but it is absolutely worth it. The main thing is to clean and rinse the fish thoroughly; otherwise it will not only fail to cure, but will also spoil and become unsafe to eat. The finished balyk goes отлично as a snack with beer. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, let’s deal with the fish: cut the carcass into 2 parts along the backbone. Remove the innards, backbone, and gills, and cut off the head and tail. Remove all remaining bones with tweezers.
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Step 2
Prepare the marinade: mix all the spices in a bowl. Cut the fish into pieces and rub them on all sides with the resulting mixture. Transfer to a suitably sized dish and sprinkle the remaining spices on top. Place a weight on top and send it to a cold place for five days.
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Step 3
Rinse the prepared fish to remove the salt, soak it in cold water for 3 hours, then drain the water. Hang the pieces in a well-ventilated room so that excess moisture evaporates; this will take 2–3 days.
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Step 4
Slice the finished fish into pieces and serve. Wrap the remaining fish in thick paper and store it in the refrigerator.