Finland Magazine

Fried Perch -Wild Food from Finland

Fried Perch -Wild Food from Finland

Wild Food from Finland
Wild food – berries, mushrooms, wild herbs and vegetables as well as
fish, game and reindeer – is derived straight from Arctic Finnish
nature.

Perch is a small, silvery fish that lives in freshwater. It is a popular food fish, and it is also used for sport fishing. Perch is a delicious fish, and it can be prepared in many different ways. It is good fried, grilled, or boiled.

Fried PerchFried perch is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to make and tastes great with potatoes or rice.

Ingredients:
4 perch fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions:
Pat dry the perch fillets with paper towels.
In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
Dredge the perch fillets in the spice mixture.
Cook the perch fillets in a pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
Serve the fried perch with potatoes or rice.

(Giant perch and slightly stewed ear mushrooms and forest potato

/Foto Jari Kropsu