Homemade Sprats from Smelt
Description
Perfect for the table and with drinks. Making sprats from smelt is very simple and quick. A step-by-step guide is here to help. Choose a quality, natural liquid smoke. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients; clean the smelt in advance.
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Step 2
Prepare the brine: bring 0.5 liter of water to a boil, add salt, sugar, a bag of black tea with bergamot, and liquid smoke. Let it steep and cool to room temperature.
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Step 3
Place the fish snugly in a baking dish, season with pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
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Step 4
Pour brine over the smelt so it is completely covered, place in the oven at the lowest temperature for 2 hours; do not turn the fish.
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Step 5
Remove the finished sprats from the oven. If a lot of brine remains, drain it. Cool to room temperature.
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Step 6
Serve the smelt sprats the same way you usually serve regular sprats. Herbs and vegetables go wonderfully with them. You get real, very tasty sprats! Store them in a closed container in the refrigerator.