Pike-perch head soup
Description
Pike-perch head soup is very easy to prepare. First, make a broth using the fins, tail, and head, then add the remaining ingredients. Finally, add the pike-perch fillet.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
We start with the fish. Gut, clean, rinse under cold water, and cut into several pieces. Remove the eyes from the head and cut out the gills. Sprinkle everything with salt, pepper, and finely chopped herbs.
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Step 2
Slice the onion, grate it, and sprinkle it over the fish pieces. Squeeze half a lemon over the fish.
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Step 3
Place the tails, fins, and head into a pot with water and start boiling. The broth will cook for about forty minutes.
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Step 4
Now remove the heads, strain them into the broth, and discard (pike-perch has very sharp teeth). Add diced potatoes and carrots. Cook over heat for 15 minutes.
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Step 5
Add salt to taste and put the fish fillet into the pot. Cook for ten minutes. The dish is ready, can be served.