As St. Nicholas Day approaches, the people begin to exchange experiences and recipes to delight their loved ones with the most delicious carp. However, for the fish to be appetizing, it is not enough just to be masterfully prepared. The most important and essential condition is that it is fresh.
Here are some signs by which you can easily tell if a carp is fresh:
1. Carp scales must be smooth, shiny and firmly attached to its body.
2. The fish must be whole, free from injuries or missing parts of the body.
3. The mucus of the carp (if you notice one) should be transparent, not cloudy. Plus, it shouldn't smell bad. If it smells bad, you better not risk by choosing this carp.
4. The eyes should be clear and not blurred. Fish that have been there a while and are not fresh have a hazy "look".
5. The gills of the fresh carp should be pale pink or red, but in no case brown or dark.
6. The carp's body should be firm and elastic and return to its previous shape when pressed. If a dent remains after a finger pressure, it is best not to buy this fish.
Only after choosing fresh carp you can start preparing it using the most successful recipe. For this purpose, you can look at these carp recipes.
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