Sprats in a simple way
6 servings
30 minutes
Sprats are true gastronomic poetry of Russian cuisine, simple yet charming. This dish emerged from everyday life when there are only a few ingredients at hand but a desire to create something tasty. Salted sprats with crispy golden rye toast create a harmony of textures: the tenderness of the fish highlights the density and fried crust of the bread. The simplicity of preparation makes it an excellent snack solution, especially in the company of chilled vodka in traditional Russian style. Every detail of this dish—from the meditative process of cleaning the fish to the appetizing crunch of the bread—turns it into not just a snack but a ritual that unites traditions, flavor, and warm friendly gatherings.
1
We take a jar of spiced sprats, clean all the sprats. I do this with two forks: one pierces the fish, and the other carefully removes the fillet from both sides. It's a meditative activity, I must say.
- Sprat: 1 jar
2
Now the main thing. Take half a loaf of bread, slice it thinly, then divide each piece into 4 parts and fry on both sides in vegetable oil until crispy. Place on a plate and let cool.
- Rye bread: 300 g
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
3
On the cooled pieces, we place the cleaned sprat and pour a shot of vodka from the fogged glass.
- Sprat: 1 jar