Cod appetizer with prunes and herbs "Fisherman's"
4 servings
40 minutes
The cod appetizer 'Fisherman's' is an exquisite combination of tender fish, piquant prunes, and aromatic herbs that creates a harmony of flavors. The origins of this dish trace back to Russian cuisine, where simple ingredients are skillfully combined into gastronomic masterpieces. The light acidity of balsamic vinegar highlights the depth of the cod's flavor, while the creamy texture of the sour cream sauce with thyme and mozzarella adds softness. The baked mixture acquires a golden crust and rich aroma. Garnished with pine nuts and fresh thyme, the portioned forms evoke a cozy dinner by the seaside. This appetizer is perfect for a festive table or family dinner, offering both the tenderness of fish and the expressive taste of dried fruits, creating a balance between sweetness and spiciness.

1
Finely chop the cod fillet, drizzle with 1 tsp of balsamic vinegar, sauté for 7 minutes in 1 tbsp of sunflower oil with chopped onion, add 400 g of diced boiled potatoes and 4 chopped prunes, mix and place in 4 molds.
- Cod fillet: 600 g
- Balsamic vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
- Onion: 1 head
- Potato: 400 g
- Prunes: 4 pieces
2
Combine 100 ml of vegetable broth, 300 ml of 30% sour cream, 2 tbsp of chopped thyme, 50 g of grated mozzarella cheese, and 2 eggs; add a pinch of salt and black pepper. Place over the fish mixture in molds, sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese, and bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes (180 degrees).
- Vegetable broth: 100 ml
- Sour cream 30%: 300 g
- Chopped fresh thyme: 4 tablespoons
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Mozzarella cheese: 50 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Mozzarella cheese: 50 g
3
Then sprinkle 50 g of roasted pine nuts and 2 tablespoons of chopped thyme.
- Roasted pine nuts: 50 g
- Chopped fresh thyme: 4 tablespoons









