Marinated fish

8 servings

90 minutes

Fish under marinade is a classic dish of Soviet cuisine that combines tender cod fillet with a rich sweet-and-sour marinade. Its origin is linked to the tradition of preserving food by covering fish with a fragrant vegetable sauce to enhance flavor and improve storage. Fried fish absorbs the marinade, which blends the sweetness of jam, the acidity of tomato paste, and the spicy aroma of cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. The result is a balanced dish with depth of flavor that can be served hot or cold. It pairs perfectly with rice or mashed potatoes, revealing a full range of tastes. This is not just a fish dish but a true memory of past feasts filled with the warmth of home dinners.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 188
• Proteins: 17.2g
• Fats: 7.3g
• Carbohydrates: 14.3g

Ingredients

• Cod fillet: 700 g
• Carrot: 2 pc
• Onion: 2 head
• Wheat flour: 2 tbsp
• Jam: 2 tbsp
• Tomato paste: 2 tbsp
• Allspice peas: 6 pc
• Carnation: 4 pc
• Cinnamon: 0.5 pc
• Ground ginger: 0.5 tsp
• Ground black pepper: 1 tsp
• Vegetable oil: 50 ml
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the products.

2. Mix flour with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
   • Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Coat the processed cod fillet in flour breading on both sides.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cod fillet: 700 g
   • Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons

4. Fry the fish on both sides for 1 minute on high heat, then place it in a saucepan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cod fillet: 700 g
   • Vegetable oil: 50 ml

5. Chop the onion finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 heads

6. Grate the carrot on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 2 pieces

7. Sauté the onion in vegetable oil until translucent.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Vegetable oil: 50 ml

8. Add carrots, mix, and fry for 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 2 pieces

9. Dilute the tomato paste with a small amount of water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons

10. Add tomato paste to the carrots with onions, stir, and simmer for 3 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons

11. Add jam, salt, cinnamon, spices, and mix.

    Required ingredients:

    • Jam: 2 tablespoons
    • Salt:  to taste
    • Cinnamon: 0.5 piece
    • Allspice peas: 6 pieces
    • Carnation: 4 pieces
    • Ground ginger: 0.5 teaspoon

12. Add 100–150 ml of water and simmer until the carrots and onions are cooked.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salt:  to taste

13. Pour the boiling marinade over the fish in the saucepan.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cod fillet: 700 g

14. Bring to a boil, boil for 2 minutes, turn off, let steep for 30 minutes.

15. Serve hot cod as a main dish with rice or mashed potatoes, and chilled as a cold dish.