Tava Krapit
A traditional and hearty Northern Albanian fish stew layered with complex flavors.
Peel and slice <quantity>½<unit>kg</unit></quantity> of red onions
Peel and slice <quantity>10</quantity> garlic cloves
Halve <quantity>250<unit>g</unit></quantity> of cherry tomatoes
Cut <quantity>5</quantity> prunes into small pieces
Warm a pan over high heat. Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of extra virgin olive oil and the red onion. Cook until soft and browned
Add the garlic, stir, and cook until tender
Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until soft
Add <quantity>3<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of tomato paste and <quantity>6</quantity> dried bay leaves
Add salt to taste and cook for 10m to draw out the flavors
Add the prunes and stir
Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of dried wild apples and <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of black pepper powder
Add <quantity>2</quantity> pinches of dried oregano and <quantity>½<unit>L</unit></quantity> of water
Simmer on medium-low heat for 20m until the tomatoes are broken down and the sauce is thick
Remove from the heat. The dried-fruit stew base is ready
Season <quantity>1 ½<unit>kg</unit></quantity> of carp steaks with salt to taste
Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of extra virgin olive oil to pan over medium-high heat. Pan roast the carp steaks until light brown on the bottom
Flip the carp and cook until light brown on the bottom. Remove from the pan
Add the dried-fruit stew to a dish over a lit charcoal grill on medium heat. Add the carp to the stew
Cover the pan and add charcoal on top. Simmer for 30m until the sauce thickens and the fish is fully cooked
The tava krapit is ready to be served. Enjoy!
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