Marinated Carp
Description
This appetizer comes together quickly and easily. You can serve this tasty, aromatic marinated fish on a holiday table or on a weekday. It keeps beautifully in the refrigerator for about a week, though it rarely lasts that long—it gets eaten with boiled potatoes or on its own as a snack with a shot of vodka.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Gut the fresh carp, rinse it, remove the scales, and fillet it.
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Step 2
Mix the salt and sugar, coat the carp fillets with this mixture on both sides, and place them on a plate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours and up to 2 days. Turn the fillets over each day for even curing.
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Step 3
After the specified time, liquid will be released from the fish, and the fillet will "absorb" as much salt as it needs. Rinse it to remove the spices.
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Step 4
Cut into pieces and place in a deep container. Add black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and bay leaves. Pour in vinegar and vegetable oil. Mix the contents of the container with light pressure and refrigerate for another day.
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Step 5
After the specified time, serve the marinated carp with sliced onion, remembering to boil potatoes or make mashed potatoes.