THE GARLIC-VINEGAR REEF

(Our Play on Balkan Pickled Fish / Marinata)

THE GARLIC-VINEGAR REEF

Ingredients: 4 White fish fillets (fried), 2 Red onions (rings), 6 cloves Garlic (sliced), 1 tsp Black peppercorns, 3 Bay leaves, 1 tsp Salt, 200ml Wine vinegar, 100ml Water, 1 tbsp Sugar...

Ingredients

  • 4 White fish fillets (fried)
  • 2 Red onions (rings)
  • 6 cloves Garlic (sliced)
  • 1 tsp Black peppercorns
  • 3 Bay leaves
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 200ml Wine vinegar
  • 100ml Water
  • 1 tbsp Sugar

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Fry onion rings and garlic in 2 tbsp oil until soft but still white.
  2. The Bloom Add spices and bay leaves with a 30ml splash of vinegar; the steam will release the woody perfume.
  3. The Swell Add remaining vinegar, water, and sugar; boil for 3 minutes until it forms a sharp silk.
  4. The Marriage Place pre-fried fish in a container; pour the boiling vinegar-mist over the reef.
  5. The Final Flourish Serve cold after 24 hours with raw fresh lemon and parsley.

Cuisine: Balkan

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