Garlic-Infused Mackerel Bites

A snack that will be a hit on your table! Murmansk mackerel lard actually tastes like lard because the fish is salted with garlic. Thinly sliced aromatic pieces just melt in your mouth! Cooking will not take much of your time and effort.
cook time: 29h
Hazel Farrow
Garlic-Infused Mackerel Bites

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

176
Calories
11g
Fat
2g
Carbs
17g
Protein

Ingredients (8 portions)

Basic:

Garlic (or to taste) 4 clove
Salt 2 tsp
Sugar 1 tsp
Ground black pepper to taste
Ground coriander 0.5 tsp
Mackerel 2 pc

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make Murmansk mackerel lard with garlic at home? Prepare your food. Take fresh fish, it is usually sold frozen. Before starting cooking, I advise you not to defrost the mackerel completely — then it will be easier to cut it. Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste, you can reduce or increase it. The same applies to spices — take the ones you like.

Step 2

Step 2
Immediately mix salt, sugar, ground black pepper and ground cardamom (and any other spices you see fit) in a bowl.

Step 3

Step 3
Cut off the fishʼs head, tail and fins. Rip open the belly and remove the entrails. Be sure to remove the black film that covers the walls of the abdomen — it can taste bitter. Cut the fish along the spine, cutting off one fillet. Then cut the second fillet on the other side in the same way. Remove remaining bones.

Step 4

Step 4
As a result, you will get four fillets from two fish. Rinse and dry them well. Rub the fillet with a mixture of salt, sugar and spices. Peel the garlic cloves and pass through a press. Spread the garlic puree over the fish.

Step 5

Step 5
Place the fillets on top of each other, skin side up, in pairs. Wrap the resulting rolls in cling film, trying to twist them as tightly as possible. Place the mackerel in the refrigerator for a day. After this time it will be ready. Before serving, put the rolls in the freezer for 2-3 hours — this will make it easier to cut them into thin pieces.

Step 6

Step 6
Serve the fish to the table. Bon appetit!

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