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Carp Fried in Bread Crumbs — traditional dish from Krakow, Poland
Main course Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

🔥540kcal
💪30gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑32gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🐟 Fish

Carp Fried in Bread Crumbs

How to order / say it
Say it Karp Smażony w Bułce — [karp sma-ZHOH-nee v BOOL-keh]
Order I'd like the carp fried in breadcrumbs, please.
Locally Proszę karp smażony w bułce.
Say locally

Freshwater fish fillet breaded and deep-fried.

Why try it?

Karp Smażony w Bułce is a festive dish traditionally served on Christmas Eve. It exemplifies the Polish love for freshwater fish and is a staple that connects diners with age-old culinary customs in Krakow.

How it tastes

The dish offers a crispy exterior with a moist, tender inside. The mild, slightly sweet flavor of the carp pairs well with the breadcrumbs' texture and the fresh hints of lemon often served alongside.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Eating carp on Christmas Eve gained popularity in Poland in the 19th century, borrowing from earlier traditions in Europe. The ready availability and symbolic significance of carp made it the centerpiece of the holiday meal.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 300 g carp fillet
  • 🌾 100 g bread crumbs
  • 🌾 50 g flour
  • 🥚 1 egg
  • 🫒 100 ml oil
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🍋 1 lemon

Method

  1. 1 Season the carp fillets with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Coat with flour, dip in beaten egg, and cover with breadcrumbs.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a pan and fry fillets until golden brown on both sides.
  4. 4 Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices.

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