Title: Blue Carp / Kapr Na Modro
Categories: Czech, Fish, Carp, Holiday
Yield: 5 Servings
3 lb Carp
3 c Water
Salt
1 c Celery root, parsnip, and
-carrot, sliced
2 md Onions; sliced
10 Peppercorns
4 Allspice
1/2 Bay leaves
1 ds Thyme
1/2 c Vinegar; boiling
3/4 c Butter; melted
Parsley
1 Lemon; cut in wedges
This is a traditional Christmas Eve dish.
Clean the carp, cut lengthwise. Cook the vegetables & spices in
salted water for 20 minutes. Put the carp in a large vessel, skin
side up, & slowly pour the vinegar over it. [The skin will turn
blue!]
Pour in the vegetables with water, but not directly over the fish.
Cover & simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the carp to a warm
plate. Garnish with parsley & lemon wedges, & serve with butter.
