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Alburnus mento |
July: Active growth period. Fish actively hunts insects and plankton.
Not dangerous to humans. Found in river basins of Eastern Europe, including Ukraine. Used in local cuisine and as bait for fishing.
Small schooling fish with silvery body. Prefers clear and cool waters of rivers and lakes. Active during warm seasons.
Fishing with small float rods and light bottom rigs Using natural baits: maggots, bloodworms, worms Fishing in rivers and reservoirs with moderate flow
Active in spring and summer. Best fishing times are early morning and evening. Prefers clear and cool waters.
Average weight: 0.05 kg
Small fish, easy to clean. Recommended to chill quickly after catch. Best cooked whole or fried in small portions. Fish is edible and popular in cuisine.
Whole fish: Frying, baking, smoking
Fried Ukrainian Bleak (Frying)
Crispy crust and tender meat
Crispy crust and tender meat
1. Clean and gut the fish.
2. Coat in flour with salt and pepper.
3. Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
2. Coat in flour with salt and pepper.
3. Fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
Baked Ukrainian Bleak with Lemon and Herbs (Baking)
Aroma of fresh herbs and lemon
Aroma of fresh herbs and lemon
1. Salt and pepper the fish.
2. Stuff with lemon slices and herbs.
3. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes.
2. Stuff with lemon slices and herbs.
3. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes.
Smoked Ukrainian Bleak (Smoking)
Delicate smoky flavor
Delicate smoky flavor
1. Marinate fish in brine for 2-3 hours.
2. Cold smoke for 4-6 hours.
3. Cool and serve as appetizer.
2. Cold smoke for 4-6 hours.
3. Cool and serve as appetizer.
Bleak in Batter (Frying)
Crispy batter and tender meat
Crispy batter and tender meat
1. Prepare batter from egg, flour, and spices.
2. Dip fish in batter.
3. Fry until golden brown.
2. Dip fish in batter.
3. Fry until golden brown.