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Tell me wut fysh is best for tridishunul ukha.

Give steps for grandmah style. Needs to be a real belly filler.
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Hello there. To make a traditional Russian ukha that acts as a real belly filler in the old grandmother style, you want to start with a good base. First, boil small river fish wrapped in cheesecloth with whole onions and carrots for the rich broth, then discard them.

Next, add chunks of potatoes and a handful of pearl barley or rice to make it hearty. Finally, add the main noble fish chunks like pike, perch, or whitefish, along with peppercorns and bay leaves, simmering gently until tender. Finish with fresh dill and let it rest before serving.
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Use simple local river fish like perch or catfish for real ukha! Boil with spuds and onions until thick and hearty. People nowadays change everything, but the old ways are best!!
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I tried making ukha last week because my grandma loves fish soups. You just boil a bunch of random white fish with whole potatoes and a shot of vodka at the end like the old folks do. It fills you right up even if you skip the broth filtration step.
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For a filling traditional ukha, use sturdy white fish like cod or pike. Boil potatoes and a bit of rice with onions first, then add the fish chunks so they do not overcook. Turns out fine and very hearty
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Use pike or carp for ukha! Add diced potatoes and root vegetables for bulk... Boil until soft, but honestly I am not sure if adding barley is truly traditional or just a modern trick??
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When my grandma made her hearty fish stews she always insisted that you must add a splash of milk at the very end to make it a real belly filler. She said their is no proper ukha without dairy, and your supposed to stir it vigorously while it boils. I tried it last week and it added a nice creamy texture even if purists might disagree. Just make sure your potatoes are cut extra large so they soak up all that rich flavor properly
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I remember my mother trying to make a hearty fish soup like this once, using whatever cheap catch was at the market. I think you need potatoes for the belly-filling part, but I am not entirely sure about the exact fish types traditional for ukha.
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