Fried cod roe

Description

Try serving this accompaniment with fried caviar: crush garlic by hand or with a press, mash it with coarse salt (but don't over-salt), and mix with chopped parsley. Fried caviar also pairs well with a salad made from cooked red beans and fried onions, combined with minced garlic, parsley, black pepper, and salt.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Place the cod roe in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold running water.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Transfer the caviar to a saucepan, pour in cold water (just enough to cover), add salt, bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook the caviar until it turns white.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Place the caviar in a colander, let excess water drain, and cut the caviar into pieces.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Prepare one bowl with breadcrumbs, beat eggs in another bowl, and heat vegetable or butter oil in a frying pan.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Dip the pieces of roe into beaten eggs, then coat in breadcrumbs, place in hot oil, and fry until golden brown. The breadcrumbs can be seasoned with herbs and spices: dried parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, sage.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Place the fried caviar onto a plate covered with a paper towel and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to drain excess oil.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Place the prepared roe on a serving dish, sprinkle with lemon juice, and season with freshly ground black pepper. Serve the fried cod roe on toasts, with pita bread, and a fresh vegetable platter.