Quick Salted Mackerel
Description
A tasty appetizer for any gathering. Tasty and quick, and without harmful preservatives — this is how you can salt fish yourself at home. True, it won't keep for long, because it turns out so delicious that you'll eat it up very quickly. With hot boiled potatoes, and in good company, mackerel salted by you will disappear in an instant. Not drooling yet? Read and remember this simple recipe for how to quickly salt mackerel. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the spices, thaw the fish, and bring a liter of water to a boil. Let's get started!
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Step 2
2. First, prepare the brine for salting the mackerel. To do this, peel the onion, cut it into 4 pieces, and place it in a pot. Add spices, a bay leaf, and salt.
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Step 3
3. Pour in a liter of boiling water and let the brine cool completely; it should be at room temperature.
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Step 4
4. Now move on to the fish. While we were preparing the brine, the fish has thawed. Wash it thoroughly, cut off the head, and remove the entrails. Cut the fish into serving-size pieces, but not too thin.
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Step 5
5. Place the fish pieces in the brine and let them stand at room temperature for 2 hours. Then drain all the brine and serve the fish. If you want to keep some of the fish in the refrigerator, drizzle it with vegetable oil and cover the container with a lid.