Danube fish soup · 6 servings

Baja-style fisherman’s soup with matchstick noodles

Faster, more direct juice, carp and obligatory matchstick pasta. We offer a separate plate for the Szeged-Baja debate.

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Baja-style fisherman’s soup with matchstick noodles
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Around Baja fish soup with matchstick noodles, the kitchen turns into a community space in no time: everyone would help, especially in the tasting. Faster, more direct juice, carp and obligatory matchstick pasta. We offer a separate plate for the Szeged-Baja debate. In this case, the chef has a special task of protecting the last portion.

Thorough preparation

  1. Preparation: prepare all the ingredients and tools, read the steps, then measure the ingredients. This way, you don't have to rush while cooking, and it's easier to find the right consistency.
  2. Salt the fish slices, boil the onion in water for 10-15 minutes. Work on a stable cutting board and aim for uniform pieces so that the raw materials soften evenly.
  3. Add the fish, then when it boils again, the sweet paprika. Go slowly and check the texture, aroma and balance of flavors before each subsequent operation.
  4. Cook over high heat for 20-25 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally. The liquid should just bubble evenly; in the meantime, check the softness and, if necessary, replace the liquid in small portions.
  5. Cook the matchstick noodles separately and serve with the soup. The liquid should just bubble evenly; in the meantime, check the softness and, if necessary, replace the liquid in small portions.
  6. Finishing and serving: let the food settle for a few minutes, if its character allows. Taste it, adjust the seasoning, and then serve it at the right temperature for the food.

Practical tips and common mistakes

  • Cut the onion very finely, add the pepper to the boiling water, and do not cook the fish for more than 25 minutes.
  • Keep the soup at a gentle simmer: a strong boil can make it cloudy and break up the ingredients.
  • Adjust the final salting at the end of cooking, because the flavors are concentrated by evaporation.
  • Only cool the leftovers and put them in the fridge, covered, and reheat them according to the nature of the food before consumption.
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