Hake stewed in sour cream

4 servings

39 minutes

Hake stewed in sour cream is a true embodiment of home comfort and traditional Russian cuisine. A dish with deep roots, it emerged from the desire to create a tasty and hearty treat from accessible ingredients. The tender, juicy fish fillet, lightly fried to a golden crust, acquires a special aroma thanks to the sour cream that turns into a soft, enveloping sauce during stewing. The light spiciness of white and black pepper adds harmonious sharpness to the dish, while onion contributes sweetness and richness of flavor. Hake in sour cream is served hot, garnished with fresh parsley, perfectly paired with mashed potatoes or buckwheat porridge. This dish embodies home cooking, simplicity of preparation, and richness of flavors, creating an atmosphere of a warm family dinner.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 336.5
• Proteins: 42.7g
• Fats: 15.7g
• Carbohydrates: 7g

Ingredients

• Hake: 1 kg
• Onion: 2 head
• Sour cream: 100 g
• Ground white pepper: to taste
• Mix of peppers: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 30 ml
• Parsley: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Defrost the fish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hake: 1 kg

2. Clean from scales, cut off the fins.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hake: 1 kg

3. Cut each fish into 3-4 pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hake: 1 kg

4. Fry on both sides for 1-2 minutes over high heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hake: 1 kg
   • Vegetable oil: 30 ml

5. Slice the onion into thin half-rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 heads

6. Add onion to the fish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 heads

7. Add sour cream, stir, and reduce the heat to minimum.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 100 g

8. To salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

9. Add ground white pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground white pepper:  to taste

10. Add a pepper mix to taste.

    Required ingredients:

    • Mix of peppers:  to taste

11. Simmer covered for 10 minutes.

12. Serve garnished with parsley.

    Required ingredients:

    • Parsley:  to taste