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When visiting the Putorana Plateau, many visitors want to experience the true delicacies of Taimyr. Trophy fishing tours offer the chance to catch a wide variety of salmon. At least for this delicacy Various representatives of the noble species are suitable ( whitefish, omul, nelma, chir, etc.), local residents recommend using medium-sized char for preparing fish stroganina.
Features of the dish
It's worth noting that stroganina should only be prepared from freshly caught fish that hasn't yet gone dormant. In Siberia, this is considered crucial, as preparing this delicacy from frozen char or any other fish would be considered an insult to the guest.
- After landing, the freshly caught fish is hit hard on the ice with its head and left for about 20 minutes.
- Before freezing, the fish must be straightened and slightly fluffed.
- It is better to remove the scales, fins, tail and head immediately, possibly along with the skin.
Place the char on the ice and wait until it's completely frozen. If you freeze the fish in the freezer, it takes about 2-3 days.
Ingredients:
To prepare this delicious delicacy, you will need a minimal set of ingredients, namely:
- Flatfish 1.5-2 kg;
- Black pepper 1 tablespoon;
- Olive oil 2 tbsp;
- Salt 1 tbsp. l;
- Lemon 1 piece.
This simple set of ingredients allows you to prepare a true Siberian delicacy, even while rafting or on a spring hunting trip across the Putorana Plateau.
Let's prepare a delicacy:
1. Take out the frozen fish and cut the skin, if there was any left before freezing, and then remove it.
2. Let the char sit in a warm place for a while, and then cut it into long strips with a sharp hunting knife.
3. Let the sliced fish thaw for about an hour, then mix the pepper and salt together. Squeeze the lemon juice into the oil in the bowl. You can lightly drizzle the lemon juice over the sliced fish fillets.
The simplicity and excellent taste of this Siberian delicacy will be appreciated by any gourmet. Serve stroganina on a cutting board or on a platter with mixed spices in the center. Thinly sliced, the fish begins to curl as it melts, creating a unique, attractive appearance. Adding a little greenery, dill, or parsley, gives the dish a beautiful appearance that's certainly worthy of serving in an upscale restaurant.
Conclusion
This recipe is considered a classic, and locals happily treat visiting guests to salmon stroganina. The dish is very healthy, boosting energy.
After all, red fish contains many healthy fats, acids, and vitamins that warm you up in the cold and are excellent at quelling hunger. Even when comparing salmon with lard, salo is significantly inferior to char stroganina in terms of nutritional value.
