Fiš Paprikaš

Ingredients

• 3 lb mixed river fish (carp, catfish, pike), cut into pieces
• 2 onions, finely diced
• 3 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp hot paprika
• 2 tbsp lard or oil
• 8 cups water or fish stock
• Salt
• Thin homemade noodles, for serving

Instructions

1. 1Simmer fish heads and trimmings in water for 30 minutes to build a stock, then strain.
2. 2Sauté the onions in lard until soft, remove from heat, and stir in sweet and hot paprika.
3. 3Combine the paprika onions with the strained stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. 4Add the fish pieces and cook gently 15-20 minutes without stirring too vigorously, until just cooked through.
5. 5Season with salt to taste; the stew should be fiery red and slightly thickened.
6. 6Serve hot, ladled over thin egg noodles.

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