Korean-Style Spicy Carp Appetizer at Home

Spicy, amazingly delicious fresh fish appetizer! It’s not difficult to prepare heh from carp, and the result is gorgeous. Fans of Korean-style appetizers and salads will definitely love it! This fish will perfectly complement boiled, fried or baked potatoes.
cook time: 8h
Caleb Huxley
Korean-Style Spicy Carp Appetizer at Home

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

138
Calories
9g
Fat
3g
Carbs
14g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Onion (medium size) 2 pc
Garlic (or more, to taste) 3 clove
Salt 0.5 tbsp
Ground coriander 0.5 tsp
Ground hot pepper to taste
Vegetable oil 50 ml
Paprika 0.5 tsp
Vinegar (70%) 2 tbsp
Soy sauce 1 tbsp
Carp (about 1 kg.) 750 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make heh from carp at home? Prepare everything according to the list. Use freshly caught, live fish. You can take carp from freezing. In this case, remove the carcass from the freezer in advance and leave it at room temperature until completely thawed.

Step 2

Step 2
Peel the onion and garlic, rinse and dry. Prepare the spices.

Step 3

Step 3
Clean the carp from scales, gut the insides, cut off the head, tail and fins. Cut the carcass along the ridge into two parts, then cut each half of the fish into small portion strips

Step 4

Step 4
Place the fish in any non-oxidizing container, I usually use a food container. Add some salt.

Step 5

Step 5
Pour in the vinegar and mix everything well. The pieces will begin to turn white before your eyes, this indicates that the process of marinating and salting is in full swing. Cover the fish with a flat saucer, press it to the bottom of the food container and leave it to marinate for 40-60 minutes.

Step 6

Step 6
Chop the onion into thin half rings, and finely chop the garlic by hand or pass through a garlic press.

Step 7

Step 7
After the allotted time, the fish released juice. You can drain it, or you can leave it. I usually leave it. Add half the chopped onion and garlic to the container.

Step 8

Step 8
Mix everything well again, press with a saucer, cover with a lid and leave for half an hour.

Step 9

Step 9
Meanwhile, prepare a flavorful dressing. Heat odorless vegetable oil in a thick-bottomed frying pan. Fry the remaining onions. Stirring, cook until the rings begin to brown. Add ground coriander, paprika and hot pepper. Immediately turn off the stove and stir the contents of the pan well. Leave for 5-10 minutes. During this time, the oil will cool slightly and become saturated with the aromas of dry seasonings.

Step 10

Step 10
Pour soy sauce and spicy frying into the food container where the fish is marinated.

Step 11

Step 11
Mix everything carefully, try not to damage the pieces of fish. Cover the container with a lid and place in the refrigerator to marinate at least overnight.

Step 12

Step 12
Heh carp is ready! Serve it up!

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