ReceptnaptárCarp fried in paprika flour
Carp fried in paprika flour is a lighter, simpler alternative to breaded carp, yet the paprika flour gives the fish a beautiful, lightly crisp crust. At Christmas breaded fish takes the leading role in many homes, but this quicker method is just right for weekdays too. With lemon, potato salad or fresh vegetables it makes a light but satisfying supper.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Salt the carp steaks one by one on both sides and leave for 15-20 minutes.
- Mix the flour with the paprika on a plate.
- Coat the fish pieces in this paprika flour and shake off the excess.
- Heat plenty of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the steaks for 4-5 minutes per side until light golden and the fish is cooked through.
- Check: the inside of the fish is no longer glassy but opaque white and flakes apart.
- Blot off the excess oil on kitchen paper.
- Serve fresh and hot, with lemon.
Based on: A jó házikonyha (a classic Hungarian cookbook), modernised. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Score the skin of the slices closely, every 5 millimetres, because during frying the fine bones then all but disappear and do not bother you as you eat.
- Coat the fish in flour only just before frying, because moisture on the surface makes the flour clump and the crust will be uneven.
- Do not overcrowd the pan, because the fish starts to steam and the flour will not crisp up.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get rid of carp's muddy taste?
After salting, sprinkle the slices with lemon juice and leave them to rest, or soak them in milk for half an hour. Good-quality fish from clean water tastes better to begin with.
Can it also be breaded?
Yes, dip it in egg and breadcrumbs after the flour and you have classic breaded carp. The frying time is the same, but the crumbs absorb more fat.
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