Sprat is a small fish from the herring family, mainly used for canned food. Located in the waters of the Baltic Sea. This type of herring family is useful during pregnancy. It contains many trace elements. In particular, sprat contains a lot of iodine. Fish is also a highly digestible protein. It is recommended to eat sprat to prevent osteoporosis. It contains calcium and phosphorus. It is better to eat sprat, like any fish - with vegetables. It is also useful to eat fish for cardiovascular diseases. The substances contained in sprat slow down the development of atherosclerosis.
It is necessary
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- sprat (1 kg);
- salt (3 tablespoons);
- black pepper (peas) - 4-5 pcs;
- cloves (in buds) - 4-5 pcs;
- ginger (ground; small pinch);
- bay leaf (3-4 pcs.).
Instructions
Step 1
Take a cup of water, dip the fish into it and rinse well.
Step 2
Cut the sprat. Remove the head and entrails.
Step 3
Rinse the cut fish again. Let the water drain.
Step 4
Take the spices, rub them not very finely. Mix the spices with salt.
Step 5
Sprinkle the sprat with the pickling mixture. Stir the sprat from bottom to top.
Step 6
Take an enamel bowl and transfer the fish to it.
Step 7
Cover the sprat with a plate. Place a light weight on top. Put in the refrigerator for a while.
Step 8
Remove the cooked salted sprat after 12 hours. The fish is ready!
