Spicy Pickled Mackerel

Ingredients

• Mackerel 2 pieces
• Water 0 qt
• Salt 3 tablespoons
• Sugar 1 tablespoon
• Bay leaf 3 pieces
• Allspice berries 8 pieces
• Green peppercorns 10 pieces
• Coriander essential oil ½ teaspoon
• Spanish onions to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Take medium-sized mackerel, thaw them.

Step 2

Remove the head, entrails, and fins. Cut each fish in half.

Step 3

Boil 1 liter of water. Add 3 tablespoons of salt.

Step 4

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar.

Step 5

Add the allspice berries.

Step 6

Add 3 bay leaves.

Step 7

Add a few black peppercorns.

Step 8

Add coriander. After adding all the ingredients, let the brine boil for 3–5 minutes and cool to room temperature.

Step 9

Place the mackerel in the cooled brine. Leave for 3 hours at room temperature and then for 8–12 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 10

Lay the fish first on paper towels to remove excess liquid, and then serve, garnished with rings of red onion.