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: A properly stunned carp will have eyes looking straight ahead rather than downward and will stop struggling. You may repeat the strike once or twice to ensure it is fully unconscious.
: A wooden mallet, a heavy handle of a tool, or a dedicated "knocker". Sharp Knife : Essential for quick dispatch and bleeding. Cloth or Towel : Use this to firmly grip the slippery fish. 2. Stunning (Omráčení)
: The most common method involves holding the fish firmly and using a scaler or the back of a knife. The scales are removed by scraping from the tail toward the head. Jak zabГt kapra ala dД›da
: A careful incision is made along the belly. A key point in the "grandfather's style" is to avoid puncturing the gallbladder, as the bile can impart a bitter taste to the surrounding meat.
3. Bleeding and Initial Processing (Vykrvení a očištění) : A properly stunned carp will have eyes
: Deliver a swift, forceful blow with a blunt object to the top of the head, specifically just above the eyes .
After the fish has been stunned, the next phase involves ensuring the quality of the meat through proper bleeding and cleaning. Sharp Knife : Essential for quick dispatch and bleeding
Once the initial preparation is complete, the fish is readied for cooking:
