Fish in ntavas

Macedonian

Ingredients for 4 people

1-2 medium carps *

2 potatoes

1/2 bunch of parsley

2 tomatoes

3 large onions

2 garlic cloves

olive oil

salt & pepper

oregano

Directions

Remove the scales and viscera of the carps (beware of the small bone that this fish has on top part of its neck).Rinse thoroughly under cold water and add salt.

Slice the onions vertically, mince the garlic and place them in a pan with a little olive oil.Once sautéed, chop and add the tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper and oregano.Allow the sauce to boil and remove from the heat.

Cube the potatoes (large cubes) and place them along with the fish in a “ntavas” – a baking pan.Pour the sauce over and add 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of olive oil.Bake at 200 degrees, in a low position in the oven, for 1 hour.

*Carp: fish from Lake Doirani, Kilkis

Editing & photoshoot :
Stella Spanou
Author of Cooking Books, Award Winning Photographer