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Get Ready to Lick Your Fingers: How to Deliciously Cook Boneless Carp
28.05.2024 19:00
One of the main problems when cooking carp is the numerous small bones that can spoil the pleasure of the meal.
Therefore, it is worth looking at a few tricks for preparing boneless carp, which will be a revelation for most.
On this issue, the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, chef Yulia Arkhipova, shared useful recommendations.
Freshness of fish is the key to success
The first step to preparing boneless carp is to select fresh fish.
Fresh carp has bright eyes, pink gills and dense scales. The smell should be pleasant and not too pronounced.
Before cooking, it should be thoroughly washed, the entrails and scales removed. This will facilitate the further process of cutting and removing bones.
What cutting technique to use
Experienced chefs recommend using a sharp knife to cut carp.
You should start with a cut along the back, carefully separating the fillet from the bones.
Working with a sharp knife allows you to make more precise and clean cuts, minimizing damage to the pulp.
After separating the fillet, it is necessary to remove the rib bones. This can be done using kitchen tweezers or special bone tongs.
It is important to act carefully so as not to damage the fillet.
How to marinate and cook
Marinating carp in acidic marinades (with lemon juice, vinegar or wine) helps to soften the meat and partially dissolve small bones.
The marinade also adds additional flavor and aroma to the fish.
Proper cooking helps make the bones less visible.
Baking or grilling carp at high temperatures softens the small bones, making them virtually invisible.
It is important not to overdry the fish so that it remains juicy and tasty.
How to improve taste
One of the ways to cook boneless carp is to stuff it.
To do this, you need to remove the spine and large bones, then stuff the fish with vegetables, mushrooms or other ingredients to taste.
Stuffed fish is baked whole, which preserves its structure and taste.
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