Southeastern European Freshwater Fish Dishes

Saramură is an authentic Romanian dish, typically made with grilled fish that is briefly simmered in vegetable broth. The fish is usually cooked on a griddle pan or a skillet with heated sea salt, and then transferred to another skillet with boili... READ MORE

Fiš paprikaš (or hal paprikas in Hungary, with the addition of sour cream) is a traditional stew cooked in a big cauldron over an open fire. This spicy fish stew is traditionally made with a variety of freshwater fish such a... READ MORE

Cironka is a North Macedonian dish made from a type of fish known as common bleak. The fishes are salted and left to ferment for a few days, then they are threaded and left to dry and harden. After the lengthy process, the fishes are fried and pla... READ MORE

Papricaș de pește is a traditional paprikash made with fish. It usually consists of cooked boneless fish that is cut into pieces, and then stewed with garlic, chopped onions, sweet paprika, tomatoes or tomato paste, white wine, seasonings, and som... READ MORE

Tsatsa is a traditional snack, particularly popular along the Black Sea coast, of small fried fish, usually sprats, that are cleaned and then lightly coated in flour or cornmeal, which gives them a crispy texture when fried. The fish are deep-frie... READ MORE