Marinated Mackerel

Prepare a healthier marinated mackerel at home instead of buying it ready-made. It is rich in protein and healthy fats, and keeps you full for a long time, especially when served with potatoes!

Ingredients

• Mackerel 3 pcs
• Onion 3 pcs
• Potato 3 pcs

For the marinade

• Bay leaf 3 pcs
• Sugar 3 tsp
• Water 300 ml
• Salt 4 tsp
• Black peppercorns 10-15 pcs
• Coriander seeds 5 pcs

To add after boiling

• Vegetable oil 3 tbsp
• Apple cider vinegar (4-6%) 4 tbsp

Method

1. 1.Clean the mackerel and cut into 3 cm pieces.
2. 2.Slice the onions into half-moons.
3. 3.Boil the water, salt, sugar, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and coriander seeds for 5 minutes.
4. 4.Let the marinade cool completely, otherwise the fish will cook.
5. 5.Add the vegetable oil and vinegar to the cooled marinade.
6. 6.Layer the fish and onions in a container, then pour the marinade over them until fully covered.
7. 7.Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, ideally 12 hours.

Notes

• Don't add too much vinegar, or the fish may become too firm.
• The marinade should be balanced — neither too sweet nor too sour.