Lightly Salted Omul
Description
A tasty appetizer for any gathering. In just one day, you can prepare the most delicious lightly salted fish. The dish is perfect both for everyday meals and for a festive table. You can take the appetizer with you on a picnic. The main thing is—don't over-salt the fish.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Clean the fish by removing the scales and entrails, and rinse it in water. Cut the flesh away from the backbone and remove as many bones as possible. Peel the onion and rinse it in water as well.
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Step 2
Cut the fish flesh into pieces and place them in a deep container or a jar.
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Step 3
Add the salt and black peppercorns. They can be replaced with regular ground black pepper in the amount of 1/2 tsp.
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Step 4
Cut the onion bulbs into half-rings and add the sliced onions to the container.
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Step 5
Pour in flavorless vegetable oil and mix everything with gentle pressure so the juice is released from the onion and the fish absorbs it. Place the container in the refrigerator for 24 hours. After 24 hours you will have lightly salted omul; after 2–3 days, perfectly salted omul.
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Step 6
Place the pieces of salted fish on a plate, shaking off the oil. Serve the appetizer cold.