Sweet Polish Carp Recipe

Name: Sweet Polish Carp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch greens coarsely cut; 1 onion peeled and finely diced; 3 cloves; 1 bay leaf; 3 1/2 ounces gingersnaps crumbled; 1 lemon 1/2 thinly sliced, 1/2 half juiced; 3 tablespoons raisins; 2 cups root beer; 3 1/2 pounds carp cleaned and halved; 1 tablespoon redcurrant jelly; 2 1/2 tablespoons butter cold, cut into pieces; parsley to garnish

Servings: persons

1 bunch greens coarsely cut
1 onion peeled and finely diced
3 cloves
1 bay leaf
3 1/2 ounces gingersnaps crumbled
1 lemon 1/2 thinly sliced, 1/2 half juiced
3 tablespoons raisins
2 cups root beer
3 1/2 pounds carp cleaned and halved
1 tablespoon redcurrant jelly
2 1/2 tablespoons butter cold, cut into pieces
parsley to garnish

1
Put the greens, onion, peppercorns, cloves, bay leaf and 2 cups of water in a large saucepan. Cover and cook for about 15 mins, then pour it through a colander.
2
Mix the vegetable stock with the crumbled gingersnaps, lemon slices, raisins, and root beer in a large pot, bring it to the boil and simmer it over a low to medium heat for about 10 mins.
3
Thoroughly wash the carp under running water and cut it into 8 pieces. Put them in the sauce, cover, and simmer over a low heat for about 20 mins. Take the carp pieces from the sauce and keep them warm. Add the lemon juice and redcurrant jelly and season to taste. Gradually stir the ice-cold butter into the hot gingersnap sauce. Serve the carp pieces with the sauce on a platter, garnished with parsley, with boiled potatoes and salad.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch greens coarsely cut, 1 onion peeled and finely diced, 3 cloves, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Sweet Polish Carp falls under the General 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.

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Sweet Polish Carp

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