Silver carp is not only the most affordable, but also delicious fish, from which many dishes are prepared. This fish can be fried, boiled and pickled, but salted silver carp turns out to be very appetizing.
It is necessary
- - 1 kg silver carp;
- - coarse salt;
- - Bay leaf;
- - pepper in the form of peas;
- - granulated sugar;
- - carnation;
- - vinegar (9%);
- - sunflower oil;
- - onion;
- - glass jars.
Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the medium-sized silver carp thoroughly, cut off the head and remove all the entrails, then separate the ridge and, if possible, all the bones. In the process of cutting, there is absolutely no need to remove the skin from the fish. After disassembling the silver carp, rinse well again to remove any dirt.
Step 2
Cut the prepared silver carp fillet into small even pieces. The best size for pickling is the size of a matchbox.
Step 3
Sprinkle the cut silver carp with coarse salt and place in a cool place for 2 hours. During this time, the fish meat will be well salted. In the meantime, prepare the marinade. To do this, take a spoonful of granulated sugar, 2 tbsp. l. salt and dissolve in water, add bay leaves, cloves, peppers and any other spices you prefer. Then put on low heat and simmer for 5 minutes. After the marinade has boiled, leave it to cool naturally. Add vinegar (9%) to a completely cooled marinade, which will muffle the specific smell of silver carp. When adding vinegar, the marinade should take on a slightly milky hue.
Step 4
Wash salted fish with water. Cut the onion into small rings and place it in a glass container, into which immediately dip the silver carp fillet. It is best to put the meat in a glass jar in dense layers, sprinkle with pepper, bay leaves and onions. Then pour the marinade over the dish and add some sunflower oil. Then place the salted fish meat in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. After 2 days, the silver carp is ready and can be served.
Step 5
Silver carp can also be prepared according to the following recipe. Wash the fish, peel as described above, while removing as many bones as possible. Cut the peeled and cut meat into small pieces. Then place in a glass container.
Step 6
Next, sprinkle the silver carp meat with coarse salt and leave to salt for 30 minutes. Then pour the vinegar over the fish and wait 20 minutes. After the indicated time, take out the silver carp and rinse under running water, while squeezing each piece well so that the excess liquid is gone.
Step 7
Finally, place the fish in a glass jar and pour over with sunflower oil. Put the blanks in the refrigerator for 1 day. You can eat salted silver carp every other day.
