Carp with vegetables
5 servings
60 minutes
Carp with vegetables is a traditional dish of Moldovan cuisine that combines the freshness of river fish and the aroma of baked vegetables. The roots of this recipe go deep into village cooking, where the simplicity of ingredients reveals their natural flavor. Baked carp acquires a tender texture, while potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms add a light sweetness and rich earthy note. White onions caramelize, adding a slight spiciness to the dish. It is prepared in the oven, which helps retain the maximum juiciness of the fish and vegetables. Carp with vegetables is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive table, reminding us of the simple yet exquisite joys of home cooking.
1
Buy 2 large carp (1200 grams–1300 grams). Clean from scales, cut off heads and fins.
- Carp: 2 pieces
2
Peel and slice the carrot and potato.
- Potato: 0.5 kg
- Carrot: 4 pieces
3
Peel the white sweet onion.
- White onion: 6 heads
4
Wash and dry the mushrooms.
- Fresh champignons: 0.5 kg
5
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees.
6
Pour olive oil into the baking tray (if not, use regular vegetable oil).
7
Place the oiled, salted carps on a baking sheet, surround them with potatoes and carrots, and put in the oven for 20 minutes, stirring the vegetables occasionally with a wooden spatula.
- Carp: 2 pieces
- Potato: 0.5 kg
- Carrot: 4 pieces
8
After 20 minutes, place the peeled onion and mushrooms on the baking sheet. Bake for another 25-30 minutes.
- White onion: 6 heads
- Fresh champignons: 0.5 kg