Marinated Carp

Description Edit

In Romanian: Marinata de carp

Ingredients Edit

• 2 lbs / 1 kg carp
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons flour
• salt
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 3 - 4 juniper berries
• 2 - 3 bay leaves
• 2 lumps of sugar

Directions Edit

1. Clean and wash the carp, cut into pieces, salt and let sit for a half hour.
2. Pat dry each piece, dredge with flour and fry in hot oiln on both sides, at low temperature.
3. Boil water, salt, juniper berries, bay leaves and sugar to make a brine, and allow to cool.
4. Arrange the nicely fried pieces in a bowl or jar and then pour the brine over them.
5. Chill for 2 – 3 days before serving.