The preparation method used in this traditional recipe was invented in order to preserve fried fish for several days, back when there were no refrigerators.
Serves: 6 Preparation time: 40m Cooks in: 40m Ready in: 1h 20m
Ingredients
18 small red mullets
Flour
Sunflower oil for frying
2 tablespoons rosemary leaves
2 tablespoons raisins
1 cup vinegar
Salt
Method
Step 1
Clean thoroughly the small red mullets by removing the scales and the guts.
Step 2
Salt them well inside their belly and externally, cover them in flour and fry in hot oil until crisp and golden brown.
Step 3
When you finish frying the fish, place them on a platter and add to the oil the leaves of rosemary and the raisins. Stir well until the raisins are puffy.
Step 4
Pour the sauce over the fried fish. Let them marinate well and serve as they are, on the platter.
Photo: George Drakopoulos
Food Styling: Tina Webb
