Description
Karp w Galarecie is a traditional Polish dish featuring carp fish served in a savory jelly. It’s a festive dish often prepared for Christmas Eve.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg carp fillets
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 packet gelatin
- 500 ml fish stock
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place carp fillets in a pot with onion, carrots, celery, bay leaf, peppercorns, and salt.
- Cover with water and simmer for 20 minutes until fish is cooked.
- Remove fish and strain the broth.
- Dissolve gelatin in warm fish stock and add vinegar.
- Arrange fish in a dish and pour the gelatin mixture over it.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh carp for best flavor.
- Chill thoroughly to ensure the jelly sets properly.
- Serve cold with horseradish or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Polish carp jelly, Christmas carp, traditional fish dish