Cucumaria in batter

1 serving

30 minutes

Fried sea cucumber is an unusual dish that combines the tenderness of a seafood delicacy with a crispy golden crust. In Russian cuisine, seafood rarely takes center stage, but this recipe offers an original way to prepare sea cucumber. Before frying, it is marinated in a mixture of vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices, giving it a slight tang and zest. Then the pieces are dipped in batter and deep-fried to create an appetizing texture. Fried sea cucumber is perfect as an appetizer or an unusual addition to a festive table. It will delight seafood lovers with its softness inside and crunch outside.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 100
• Proteins: 10.2g
• Fats: 0.8g
• Carbohydrates: 9.8g

Ingredients

• Cucumaria: 140 g
• Vegetable oil: 70 ml
• Puff pastry: to taste
• Wheat flour: to taste
• Vinegar: 3 tbsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Spices: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the marinade: mix 3 tablespoons of 3% vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sugar, salt, and spices to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vinegar: 3 tablespoons
   • Sugar: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Spices:  to taste

2. Boil the cucumbers, cut them into sticks, and marinate for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumaria: 140 g

3. Lightly sprinkle with flour, dip in the batter, and fry in hot oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour:  to taste
   • Puff pastry:  to taste
   • Vegetable oil: 70 ml

4. Put it on a strainer.