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Authentic Danube Delta Fisherman's Sour Fish Soup (Borș Pescăresc)
The iconic Danube Delta fisherman's soup: fresh freshwater fish cuts simmered in a clear vegetable broth soured with vinegar or borș, served with fish served on a platter with garlic mujdei and clear broth in bowls.
Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min
Ingredients
servings
6
- Fresh mixed river fish (carp, catfish, pike-perch) large cuts1200 g
- Large whole yellow onions2 pc
- Carrots, peeled whole2 pc
- Bell peppers, whole with slight slits2 pc
- Apple cider vinegar or hot fermented borș100 ml
- Fresh lovage, generously chopped4 tbsp
- Coarse sea salt1 tbsp
Preparation Steps
1
Boil 3 liters water with coarse salt, whole onions, carrots, and peppers for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
20 min timer
2
Add large fish chunks and simmer over medium heat for only 12-15 minutes without stirring to keep fish intact.
15 min timer
3
Add vinegar or boiled borș, boil 1 min, then turn off heat and scatter lovage. Serve fish on a platter with garlic mujdei and clear broth in bowls.
3 min timer
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
280
Protein
35g
Carbohydrates
11g
Fat
9g
Allergens
Fish
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Patrimoniul Culinar Tradițional Românesc / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Romanian Gastronomic Heritage)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
