Emelya's pike
Description
Yemelya's pike is a great stuffed fish. Sharing the recipe,
Instructions
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Step 1
Wrap the pike in a plastic bag and lightly pound it. This will make the skin easier to remove.
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Step 2
Carefully remove the skin without damaging it. Remove all the bones and chop the fillet as finely as possible.
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Step 3
Pass the fish fillet through a meat grinder, mix with the ground meat, spices, herbs, and bread. Soak the bread in water beforehand.
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Step 4
Finely chop the onion and fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
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Step 5
When the onion is fried, add it to the minced meat together with the butter and egg. Add 3 tablespoons of water. Mix well.
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Step 6
Carefully place the minced meat into the pike skin.
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Step 7
Secure the edges of the skin with toothpicks or thread. Place lemon slices on top.
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Step 8
Wrap the fish in foil, sealing tightly on all sides. Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 45 minutes.
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Step 9
10 minutes before cooking is complete, unfold the foil and continue baking the fish. This will give the fish a beautiful golden appearance.
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Step 10
Cut the fish into portion pieces and serve at the table.