Jewish-style fish
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. Who doesn’t know the famous Jewish fish “gefilte fish”!.. This dish isn’t as widely known and is far less labor-intensive, yet its flavor is beyond praise! It’s something like the Jewish fish counterpart to Russian meat aspic. Essentially, it’s fish in aspic with the most everyday vegetables—potatoes, beets, carrots... When ready, the appetizer is done. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients. Clean the fish, gut it, wash it, and pat dry. Do the same with the vegetables—though of course there’s no need to gut those ;).
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Step 2
Cut the vegetables into slices about 0.5 centimeter thick.
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Step 3
Place a layer of beets on the bottom of a thick-walled pot, cauldron, or duck roaster.
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Step 4
On it — a layer of fish. Season well with salt and sprinkle with pepper.
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Step 5
Place a layer of potatoes on the fish.
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Step 6
And then the remaining fish — salt and pepper it again.
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Step 7
As the final layer, arrange the carrots and onion, add the bay leaf and pepper. Pour in water—it should just barely cover the vegetables—and set over medium heat. When it comes to a boil, gently shake the pot and reduce the heat. Cook for 2–3 hours until the bones are completely softened. Shake the pot periodically.
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Step 8
Carefully arrange the prepared fish and vegetables on a serving dish and pour the broth over them. Refrigerate until set.
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Step 9
The appetizer is ready. Serve.