Vomer is a very strange looking fish and even frightening. Recently began to appear in markets, supermarkets and specialty beer shops. And everything new is certainly interesting to try.
And if many fish that were once unusual for us, such as dorada, are not so exotic for some time now, then the vomer is not yet well known.
We came across only smoked vomer, but they say they also sell dried vomer, and sometimes raw.
This fish is not river and not even sea, it is ocean. And the ocean fish is known to be the healthiest.
Although the fish has such a threatening appearance, it belongs to the familiar horse mackerel family. At the same time, the vomer has its own characteristic distinguishing feature - a steep high forehead and a specific jaw protruding forward. That is why Vomer cannot be confused with another fish. The scales are absent, but there are thorns on the fins and abdomen.
Vomer has a rather interesting taste. The fish is not dry, oily. The meat is firm, but tender and non-fibrous with a light smoky aftertaste. Very tasty!
Of course, vomer is ideal with beer as a snack. But it is no less good in combination with boiled potatoes and green salad.
In our family, this smoked fish was to everyone's taste, now I want to try the dried vomer. Yes, and would buy raw with pleasure, I even looked after the recipes.
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Vomer is a delicious ocean fish. Worthy of praise. We will buy and recommend you to try.
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Fish vomer is prized for its beneficial properties. It is tasty, low-calorie, perfect as a beer snack. We will consider the popular recipes for cooking this inhabitant of salty reservoirs in our article.
Womer, what kind of fish? Many, seeing it on store shelves, are scared and do not dare to buy. But in vain. Vomer is also called the moon fish, because of its unusual color and shape.
Vomer is a lean fish and a good source of protein. It is allowed to eat it even for those who are on a diet or adhere to proper nutrition.
Its meat contains omega fats, calcium, iron, zinc, vitamins. Of course, the concentration of substances in the finished dish largely depends on the way it is prepared.
Many gourmets prefer to smoke vomers at home. In this case, some of the beneficial properties are lost, but the fish turns out to be tasty and aromatic. How to cook fish in this and some other ways, we will consider further.
When fried, vomer meat turns out to be the most tender and unusually juicy, and fish is prepared very simply.
On average, three carcasses will weigh 1.5 kg by weight. Remember that fish have a big head and there will be a lot of waste.
Fried vomer fish prepared according to this recipe is juicy and retains its useful properties. The calorie content of the dish is 140 Kcal.
For those who prefer to eat dietary meals, you can offer a recipe for vomer, which is baked in the oven. The cooking process will take you up to 20 minutes.
Serve the fish with herbs. You can also make a vegetable pillow. Ideal combination: carrots, onions, celery.
It is better to choose a side dish for such a dish in the form of mashed potatoes or rice.
From marine species of fish, the ear comes out lean, but very tasty. It is brewed according to a classic recipe with the addition of spices and herbs.
But today we want to offer an unusual Dalmatian vomer soup. It is popular in fish restaurants and is prepared in a rather unusual way.
This unusual soup is replete with a variety of flavoring colors, it turns out to be rich and very unusual.
It is better to cook such a dish in a slow cooker or in a special stewing dish.
The cooking process is pretty simple:
- Cut the onion into half rings.
- Grate the carrots on a coarse grater.
- Cut the fish into small pieces.
- Add sour cream.
- Salt and pepper the dish.
- Start the extinguishing process.
The cooking process is 20 - 25 minutes. This dish is so simple that even a novice cook can cook it.
Smoked vomer at home
Many gourmets prefer to eat smoked vomer. It goes perfectly with a glass of cold beer.
Ingredients:
- fish - 4 pcs.;
- barberry - 100 g;
- salt - 50 g;
- sugar - 10 g;
- spices, herbs;
- olive oil - 20 ml;
- water - 0.5 l.
Cooking process:
- In order for the fish to be stored for a long time, it must first be slightly salted. Take a plastic container, place barberry grains and dry juniper (berries) on the bottom.
- Add salt, sugar, spices to the water. Make sure the crystals dissolve.
- Pour the brine over the fish and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- Take out the workpiece, dry it with a towel, brush it with plenty of oil and put it on the wire rack in a multicooker.
- Select the Cold Smoked program.
- After 1.5 hours, the snack will be ready.
You can also smoke such fish on the grill or in a special smokehouse.
Vomer is a fish that belongs to the horse mackerel family. It has a high taste and is good in any form: fried, boiled, stewed, dried. Vomera can also be smoked hot or cold.
Vomer contains very little fat, about 3% and 18% protein. Also, the meat of this fish contains vitamins of groups A, B, E, iodine, iron, phosphorus, sodium, zinc and potassium. 100 g of vomer pulp contains only 112 kcal.
The most prized meat of the vomer, which is found in the Pacific Ocean: its pulp is dense (the fish does not lose its shape) and at the same time soft. Those people who have tasted the meat of this ocean fish note that it has an interesting taste: the pulp is not dry, moderately fatty, tender.
In Russia, this fish is most often used as a snack for beer, either dried or smoked. It is prepared at home most often by hot smoking, but sometimes cold. In order not to engage in cold smoking yourself, you can buy this product from local wholesalers, small companies engaged in the preparation of fish. It should be noted that vomer is often on sale, along with the more famous marine and lake representatives of the fish world.
After cooking fish by smoking, most of its useful properties are lost, but the result is a delicious product.
To prepare vomers by hot smoking, you need to prepare the following ingredients:
Fish carcasses must be completely thawed before cooking. If possible, it is advisable to find fresh fish. The fish is cleaned, all entrails are removed from it.
First, the vomer needs to be salted. To do this, prepare a curing mixture by mixing salt, spices, ground pepper and bay leaf broken into pieces. Sprinkle the pieces of fish with the resulting mixture, pour part of the mixture into the abdomens.
Then you need to put the fish in plastic containers, sprinkle with lemon juice, cover the containers with lids and leave in the refrigerator for 8-10 hours to marinate.
When the fish is salted, rinse the curing mixture off the fish with clean water and pat dry with paper towels. Leave the pieces to air and dry for 2-3 hours.
Prepare the smokehouse: put alder chips in a thin layer in the chamber, and put a tray on top to collect the dripping fat. A grid for food is fixed in the chamber, lubricated with vegetable oil. Note that the chips should be slightly moistened before use so that they do not catch fire under the influence of high temperatures.
Pickled and dried vomer pieces are placed on the wire rack. They must be placed in one row so that there is no more than 1 cm distance between them.
The capacity of the smoking chamber is closed with a sealed lid, heating is turned on. The fish is smoked for 1 hour - the first 10 minutes the temperature should be in the range of 100-110 ° C degrees, then it is lowered to 80 ° C degrees. When the smoking process stops, open the lid of the smoker and let the fish cool to room temperature.
The finished smoked vomer should be left outside for airing for 2-4 hours. This will allow carcinogens to disappear and cool the product to an acceptable temperature for consumption.
Unlike hot smoked fish, which do not last too long, cold smoked vomers can be stored for several weeks under proper conditions. The cooking time in this case is significantly increased.
To prepare cold smoked vomers, you need to take the following products:
Wash the fish, gut each carcass. Since cold smoking provides for the vertical position of the product, then each fish in the future needs to be strung on a special culinary twine.
Rub each carcass with salt, sprinkle with pepper and broken laurel leaves. Place in a deep container and cover with a lid. Set the oppression on top, leave for 3-5 days, so that the fish is thoroughly marinated.
When marinating is complete, remove any remaining salt. To do this, place the vomers in cold water and soak for 10 hours. In this case, every 2 hours you need to change the water.
After that, hang the carcasses of the fish in a well-ventilated room. The fish must be wrapped with a net so that insects do not spoil it. Leave on for 1-2 days, until the product is well dried and dry.
The dried vomer should be hung in a vertical smokehouse. Use alder chips as a raw material for smoke. Vomera should be smoked for at least 5-6 days at a low temperature (25 ° C degrees).
The first 8-10 hours, the smoking process cannot be stopped. Otherwise, the carcasses may rot.
After the vomer is completely smoked, you need to grease each fish with vegetable oil, and then serve it to the table, or,.
Vomer is a moderately fatty fish that has an interesting taste. It tastes best when smoked. It is prepared hot and cold; you can find a dried version in stores. Vomer is not too high in calories, therefore it is suitable for dietary nutrition (in moderation).