Kilka in Oil
Description
Brilliant and simple — sprats in oil, or homemade sprats. The only catch is that you’ll need patience and have to clean the fish. Homemade preparation has many advantages, and the main one is quality control. Anyone who makes them knows that nothing extra that could harm your health goes into the sprats, especially preservatives and flavor enhancers, which modern food manufacturers love so much. I’d like to share the recipe with you. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Thaw the sprats, gut them, and remove the heads. Rinse thoroughly.
- 2
Step 2
Brew black tea. It should be very strong.
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Step 3
Take a heavy-bottomed pot. Pack the fish tightly in layers.
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Step 4
Add the bay leaf and pepper.
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Step 5
Sprinkle with salt and sugar.
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Step 6
Pour in the oil and loose tea. Place over heat, bring to a boil, and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.
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Step 7
Turn off and let rest for another 2 hours.
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Step 8
The exquisite sprats are ready.
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Step 9
Done. Serve with fresh herbs.