Lake Prespa Fish Stew (Преспанска рибна чорба)
Преспанска рибна чорба, or Lake Prespa Fish Stew, is a traditional Macedonian dish that showcases the delicious freshwater fish found in Lake Prespa. This hearty stew is packed with flavor and is perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
Ingredients
- 1 kg freshwater fish (carp, trout, or perch), cleaned and cut into pieces
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups water or fish stock
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until they are soft and translucent.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, and stir to combine. Cook for a few minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Add the tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, and potatoes to the pot. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Pour in the water or fish stock, and add the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- Gently add the fish pieces to the pot, and season with salt and pepper. Continue to simmer for another 20-30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Stir in the chopped parsley, and adjust the seasoning if needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large pot Stirring spoon Knife Cutting board
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Преспанска рибна чорба hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley and accompanied by crusty bread.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can use fish stock instead of water in this recipe.
Cost
$15