Bersh fish how to cook

Bersh fish: description

This fish belongs to the perch family. Bersh grows up to 0.5 meters in length and weighs up to 1.7 kg. Bersh, like perch, is considered a freshwater fish.

Description of appearance

Bersch has the same color as pike perch, only its stripes are more expressive and symmetrical. It is distinguished by a blunt muzzle and the absence of fangs on the lower jaw. The eyes are more convex than those of pike perch, and the fins, both dorsal and lateral, are large. The long body has an elongated shape. It is covered with large scales, and even at the mouth you can find smaller scales.

Where does bersh live?

Basically, bersh fish is found in rivers such as:

• The Volga River and the Volga River Basin.
• River Don.
• Donets River.
• Dnepr River.

In addition, this fish can actually be found in the Caspian Sea, as well as in its basin.

What does bersh eat?

Bersh feeds on small fish, not exceeding 7 cm in length, like pike perch. The most preferred fish is the gudgeon, although its diet includes fry of other fish species.

Prefers deep places where the bottom is hard and sandy. Not found in lakes, even flood lakes.

When does the bersh spawn?

Bersh is ready for breeding upon reaching 4 years of age. By this time, it grows up to 25 cm in length. The bersh spawns in shallow water areas. At the same time, he builds a special nest on the sandy bottom, within some snag. The male guards the nest where the eggs are laid until the fry emerge.

As a rule, it spawns in April or May, when the water warms up to +10 degrees. The caviar is quite small in size and yellow in color. Bersch is a fairly prolific fish, since the female can lay up to half a million eggs at a time, depending on the habitat.

The caviar ripens within one week. As a result, larvae appear, which remain in the cocoon for several days and feed on the remains of the shell. Their length (larvae) is several millimeters. After 5 days, the larvae turn into fish fry, which feed on zooplankton, and after growing up they switch to feeding on the fry of other fish.

Bersh behavior: features

Bersh, unlike the same pike perch, hunts for its prey throughout the day. Pike perch, by the way, go hunting at night. Bersch, like perch, hunts in schools, preferring to drive prey to a specific place.

Younger individuals stay close to large pike perch. Therefore, it is very difficult to distinguish bersh next to pike perch. Large specimens of bersha prefer to stay closer to the middle of the river, while smaller ones prefer to stay closer to the shore. At the same time, they are located at the very bottom.

Difference between bersh fish and pike perch

Despite the fact that some features of its behavior are almost similar to the behavior of pike perch, there are some differences. For example:

• Bersch does not grow to the same size as pike perch.
• You can see scales on the gills of the bersh, but the pike perch does not have them.
• Bersh is distinguished by large eyes, a shorter, but also wider muzzle.
• Bersh has larger scales.
• The stripes on the body of the bersh have a more regular geometry.
• Pike perch is found in lakes and reservoirs, while bersh prefers exclusively rivers, both large and small.

How to deliciously fry pike perch (bersha)

Fried pike perch (bersh) with carrots and onions

It would seem that this fried fish is a hackneyed topic. But I still advise you to try to cook pike perch according to this recipe once and after that you are unlikely to cook it any other way.

To prepare the dish you will need:

1.Pike perch (bersh) - 1.5-2kg;

2. Onions - 2-3 large heads;

3.Carrots – 1 pc.

4.Vegetable oil

5.Flour and spices

We clean the fish, gut it, rinse it well, cut it into portions. Then rub the pieces with salt and roll in flour.

Place the frying pan on high heat, pour in enough oil so that a piece of pike perch placed on the frying pan is half immersed in it. Wait for the oil to heat up and fry the fish until golden brown on both sides. Everything should be cooked over high or medium heat (depending on the type of stove and burner). Place the fried pieces in a colander to drain off excess oil.

After all the fish is fried, we proceed as follows: We drain the oil in which the fish was fried, without any regret, since there is minus zero usefulness left in it. Then cut the onion into large half rings and the carrots into strips; add salt to the onion in a separate bowl; it is not necessary to salt the carrots. Place the frying pan on the heat again and this time add just a little oil so that it just covers the bottom of the frying pan. We wait until the oil heats up and add the onions and carrots. Fry the vegetables for 2-3 minutes, then place already fried pieces of pike perch on top of them.

Reduce the heat a little, pepper to taste and cover the pan with a lid. Leave the dish to simmer for about 5 minutes (check the readiness of the onion).

After this time, put the fish again (but with vegetables) in a colander and let the oil drain. Instead of a colander, of course, it’s better to use absorbent napkins, but I don’t have them on hand at the right time, so I’m used to doing it this way. After 3-4 minutes you can place the fish on plates.

Crushed potatoes work well as a side dish. But here, as they say, everyone has their own markers.

Never leave fish in a frying pan! After you turn off the gas, be sure to take it out, otherwise, when it cools down, the pike perch will soak up so much oil that you won’t be able to pull it back out with anything and the dish will be hopelessly ruined.

With this frying method, the pike perch turns out very tender. Don’t be lazy, the time spent will be more than compensated for by the tenderness and aroma of the prepared dish.

This way you can fry other fish, it doesn’t have to be pike perch or bersh!

Bon appetit.

Fishing for bersha

Fishermen prefer to catch more bersha because it has more tender and juicy meat. But catching a bersh is not so easy. But if you try very hard and study his habits, then you can also cope with this task.

Catching bersh with a Somovka spinning rod

Fishing methods

There are more than enough ways to catch this fish, especially in our time. At the same time, there are those that are extremely popular among fishermen, and there are those that are not very popular. In any case, they can bring positive results.

The process of catching bersh is accompanied by a lot of positive emotions. At the same time, it is enough to arm yourself with the simplest and most affordable gear. Despite this, you need to know some information about him. For example:

• This fish is caught exclusively by amateur fishermen. Bersha is not caught on an industrial scale.
• Catching bersh in the summer is not at all realistic, but with the arrival of winter you can count on success.
• For fishing, choose a fishing line of medium thickness, since the bersh does not grow more than 0.5 meters in length.
• Basically, large, elongated jigs are used to catch it in winter.
• Some kind of fish, such as redfish, gudgeon or sprat, is attached to the jig.

Catching pike perch and bersh on the Sura.

Fishing gear

Bersh can be caught using any gear, such as:

• Spinning . Since this fish prefers a sandy bottom, a spinning rod is excellent for catching this predator. A light-colored spoon is used as bait. A leash, in this case, is not needed. The bait should be placed at the very bottom, and quite slowly. It is better if fishing is done from a boat. It is equally important to determine the bottom topography in order to find a fish site.
• Bottom fishing rod (feeder). As a rule, gear is installed in the evening and checked in the morning. This method of fishing has a number of advantages. Firstly, you don’t need to constantly cast and pull out the tackle, and secondly, you can use artificial bait. Bottom tackle is used with a sliding sinker.
• Float rod . It is quite difficult to fish with this fishing rod, especially in the current, especially since bersh leads a bottom-dwelling lifestyle. Therefore, you need to choose areas with moderate currents. In addition, float tackle is difficult to cast far.
• Fishing with mugs . The circle is the same girder, only for fishing in the summer. First, you should determine the concentration of fish and only then cast the tackle. When fishing with mugs, live bait is usually used. Large specimens are located somewhere on the river fairway, where you need to throw gear and here you can’t do without a boat.

Catching bersh Spinning Boat jig

Useful properties of bersh

Fish, unlike animal meat, contains much more useful components. In addition to being nutritious, fish meat is also low in calories. In this regard, we can safely classify bersh meat as a dietary product. At the same time, its meat is quickly absorbed by the body.

The presence of vitamins and microelements in the meat of a predator, along with other useful substances, allows the human body to be replenished with almost all components that have a beneficial effect on the functions of the human body. Moreover, all components act comprehensively, improving the functioning of the kidneys and liver, refreshing the condition of the skin, strengthening bones and stimulating tissue regeneration.

Regular consumption of fish allows you to cleanse the body of toxins and waste, while increasing the overall tone of the body, while improving metabolism. In addition, some components have a positive effect on the functions of the central nervous system.

Delicious recipes from bersh

From such a predator as bersh, it is possible to prepare various delicious dishes. At the same time, the dishes are not only tasty, but also healthy.

QUICK COOKING BERSHA “LAZY STYLE”

Stewed berche with onions covered with cheese crust

To prepare this very tasty dish you need to prepare:

• Half a kilo of fish.
• Three onions.
• 150 grams of hard cheese.
• 70 grams of mayonnaise.
• Greenery.
• Salt.
• Spices.

Cooking technique:

1. First of all, the fish is cleaned, gutted and washed thoroughly. If you remove all the bones, you will get a more desirable dish. After this, the fish is cut into portions, salted and peppered.
2. The onion is cut into half rings and mixed with mayonnaise.
3. The oven turns on and heats up to the desired temperature. The fish is coated with mayonnaise and onions and placed in a baking dish. In this state, the fish should cook for about 35 minutes.
4. After this time, the fish is removed from the oven and the dish is sprinkled with grated hard cheese on top. After this, the fish goes into the oven for another 5 minutes. Before serving, the dish is decorated with chopped herbs.

Bersh with greens

The following components will be required:

• 4 medium sized fish carcasses.
• Dill.
• 6 cloves of garlic.
• Parsley.
• Basil.
• Green onions.
• 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise.
• Vegetable oil.
• Salt.
• Pepper.

How to cook:

1. The fish is cleaned, gutted and washed thoroughly. At the same time, you must remember to cut off the heads, fins and tail.
2. All greens are chopped, placed in a separate container, with the addition of garlic juice and vegetable oil. After this, all this is salted to taste.
3. Fish carcasses are stuffed with prepared herbs. At the same time, this mixture should be thoroughly coated with the inside of the belly of the fish. The top of the fish is coated with mayonnaise.
4. The fish is placed on a baking dish and sent to the oven for about 40 minutes until the fish is covered with a golden crust.

How to cook “Fish “Bersch” in the oven”

1. Take the finished fillet or first disassemble the fish, removing the bones. Wash the fish and dry it with napkins.

2. Cut the fish into medium-sized pieces. Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil and add the fish, salt and pepper.

3. Fry the fish until golden brown on all sides.

4. Place the fish pieces in a baking dish.

5. Meanwhile, peel the onion and cut it into half rings. Grate the carrots on a coarse grater.

6. Pour a little oil into the frying pan in which you fried the fish and add vegetables, fry them until soft, add salt and pepper, add sugar.

7. Sprinkle the thyme over the beurche, pour over the lemon juice, then distribute the vegetables. Place the fish in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for half an hour.

8. A couple of minutes before cooking, remove the fish and sprinkle with grated cheese.

9. Remove the dish and sit for 10 minutes.

10. Serve the fish with a side dish of vegetables and tomato sauce.