How to make herring sprats: an original idea

It comes as a surprise to many people that the popular sprats can be prepared at home. The recipe is quite simple, affordable, and doesn't require many ingredients. The only important thing is to choose a small variety of fish: capelin or herring.

Food blogger Zhanna (zha457) shared a recipe for herring sprats on her Instagram page.

Ingredients:

• peeled herring - 1 kg
• strong tea - 300 ml

• vegetable oil - 100 ml
• broth cubes - 3 pcs
• allspice

Method of preparation:

1. Wash and clean the fish. Remove the head and its insides.

2. Put the fish in a pan in layers, sprinkling each layer with crushed broth cubes.

3. Pour cold black tea and oil over the fish. Add pepper.

4. Cook under a lid over low heat for about 2 hours. Cool the fish completely. It is better to leave it overnight.

5. Put the fish in a container and store in the refrigerator.