Albanian Fish Stew – (Tave Krapi – Tave Karasi)

Albanian Fish Stew – (Tave Krapi – Tave Karasi)

Krap and Karas is found in the lake of Shkodra (Northern Albania)

Incredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small white onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, liquid reserved

12 small green olives

1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes, drained

2 tablespoons white wine

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 cup water

1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root

ground black pepper to taste

1 pound “Krap” or “Karas” fillets, cut into chunks

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and green pepper about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the garlic, and continue to cook and stir about 2 minutes. Mix in the artichoke hearts with reserved liquid, and olives. Stir in the tomatoes, wine, lemon juice, and 1 cup water (or enough to attain desired thickness). Season with red pepper, basil, cumin, ginger, and pepper.

Bring the mixture to a boil and mix in the fish chunks. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until the fish is easily flaked with a fork.

Albanian Cuisine