Bohemian carp

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 eaches To 4 pound carp
Salt
carton Head
3 cups Water
Pot vegetables
¼ cup Vinegar
1 each Bay leaf
3 tablespoons Dark molasses
6 eaches Lebkuchen or gingersnaps, crushed or grated
⅓ cup Almonds, blanched and chopped
8 eaches Prunes, soaked, pitted and sliced
¼ cup Walnuts, chopped
⅓ cup Raisins, soaked and drained
Vinegar, if needed

Directions

After cleaning thoroughly, cut carp meat in portion size pieces. Salt and let stand for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cook carp head in water along with pot vegetables, vinegar and bay leaf 15 minutes. Strain stock and cool. Pat salted carp dry and add it to strained stock.

Cover pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer slowly but steadily until fish is done about 15 minutes. Remove fish to a heated platter. Add molasses, Lebkuchen or gingersnap crumbs, almonds, prunes, walnuts and raisins to fish stock. Simmer until hot and thick, stirring frequently. Season to taste, adding vinegar if needed. Pour over cooked fish. BOHEMIAN CARP

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