Marinated mackerel in adjika: a detailed recipe for cooking delicious fish for the holidays
Marinated mackerel in adjika is an original appetizer that captivates with its bright taste and pleasant spiciness. A special feature of this recipe is the heat treatment of the marinade, which allows the ingredients to better reveal their flavors and provides a delicate texture of the fish.
The idea of cooking marinated mackerel in a delicious adjika marinade was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Maria Makarchuk (makarchuk food). The fish will simply melt in your mouth.
Recipe for marinated fish in adjika
Source: Screenshot of the post on the Instagram page of food blogger Maria Makarchuk
Ingredients:
- vinegar 9% - 100 ml.
- vegetable oil - 150 ml.
- adjika - 2 tbsp.
- sugar - 15 g
- salt - 10 g
- onions - 3 pcs
- mackerel - 2 pieces (approximately 1 kg)
Method of preparation:
Prepare the marinade
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1. Clean the mackerel: remove the head, entrails, and fins.
2. Rinse the fish thoroughly with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Cleaning fish
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3. Cut into 2-3 cm thick slices.
4. Peel the onion and cut into thin rings.
Cut into pieces
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5. Combine vinegar, oil, adjika, sugar, and salt in a saucepan.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the salt and sugar.
7. As soon as the marinade comes to a boil, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly (until warm).
Layer the onions and fish
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8. Put a layer of onions in a deep bowl, then a layer of mackerel.
9. Pour the warm marinade over the fish.
Marinating fish
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10. Repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients, with a layer of onions on top.
11. Cover the container with a lid or cling film.
Ready marinated mackerel in adjika
Source: Screenshot of the post on the Instagram page of food blogger Maria Makarchuk
12. Place in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours. The longer the mackerel is marinated, the richer its flavor will be.
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