Croatian Slavonian Fish Stew (Ï¿½Fiï¿½Ï¿½) Recipe

Name: Croatian Slavonian Fish Stew (Ï¿½Fiï¿½Ï¿½)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1500 g carp; 1000 g catfish; 1000 g pike; 50 g lard (or oil but not olive oil); 1000 g onions; 500 g tomato puree (passata or Italian-style sieved tomatoes); 50 g red paprika; 30 g red paprika (hot or 5 chili peppers); 500 g potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 20 g salt

Servings: persons

1
In Croatia, fish paprikash was historically cooked in large bronze pot over open fire. Nowadays, you need a large stockpot.
2
Slice onion and saute it in lard until translucent.
3
Add all peppers (hot and sweet), 5 liters of water, fish cut in 250 g pieces, vinegar, sliced potatoes (in cubes) and salt.
4
Cook peppers about 25 minutes; add tomato sauce and continue to cook another 20 minutes (45 minutes total).
5
Taste and add salt if necessary.
6
Do not stir, just shake the pot or the fish will disintegrate.
7
Do not add paprika after boiling.
8
Do not try to cool yourself with water if it is too hot when you eat it, it will be worse. You have to drink wine with it.

277

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1500 g carp, 1000 g catfish, 1000 g pike, 50 g lard (or oil but not olive oil), and more.

Yes, Croatian Slavonian Fish Stew (Ï¿½Fiï¿½Ï¿½) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Croatian Slavonian Fish Stew (Ï¿½Fiï¿½Ï¿½)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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