Fried salted fish
6 servings
10 minutes
Fried salted fish is a simple yet delightful dish rooted in Russian cuisine. Salting the fish before frying is an ancient method of preserving flavor and enhancing aroma. Sea bass soaked in salt gains a unique texture and vibrant taste, while frying in hot oil makes it crispy on the outside and tender inside. A garnish of fresh cucumbers with cilantro, cayenne pepper, and sesame oil adds spiciness and freshness, perfectly complementing the rich flavor of the fish. This dish is ideal for a cozy family dinner or gatherings with friends, showcasing the richness of traditional cuisine and providing pleasure from the harmonious combination of salty, crispy, and refreshing.
1
Gut, clean, rinse the fish, and sprinkle salt from head to tail. Place it in a suitable container, put it in the refrigerator, and marinate for a day.
- Sea perch (redfish): 1.2 kg
- Sea salt: 100 g
2
In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil vigorously and fry each fish in the boiling oil until cooked.
- Vegetable oil: 300 ml
- Sea perch (redfish): 1.2 kg
3
Peel cucumbers, cut into random shapes, and mix with chopped cilantro, sugar, sesame oil, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice. Serve as a side dish with fish.
- Cucumbers: 1 kg
- Cilantro: 100 g
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Sesame oil: 20 ml
- Cayenne pepper: to taste
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
