Tastier than herring: spicy pickled sprats in 48 hours

Sprats are the most budget-friendly fish that can be deliciously salted at home with marinade and spices. The most important thing is to choose fresh, high-quality fish and combine the right spices that will remove the rich smell of the fish and give it a very pleasant, spicy taste and aroma.

Cook Maria shared a recipe for pickled sprats, which will be ready to eat in 48 hours, on Instagram.

Ingredients:

• sprats - 500 g
• water - 500 ml
• sugar - 1 tsp
• salt - 1.5-2 tbsp
• allspice
• peppercorns

Method of preparation:

1. For the marinade, add salt, sugar and pepper to the water and mix thoroughly.

2. Put the fish in a suitable dish, pour the marinade over, cover and leave the fish to marinate for 48 hours in the refrigerator.