Russian · soup
Ukha (Уха)
Ukha (Уха) reads herbaceous 4.3, umami 3.5 and allium 3.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Russian soup, about 55 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 1.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Herbaceous 4.3 · Umami 3.5 · Allium 3.4 · Sweetness 3.3 · Warm Spice 3.1 · Salinity 3.1 · Marine & Briny 3.0 · Earthy 2.0 · Richness 1.7 · Bitterness 1.4 · Floral 1.2 · Sourness 1.1 · Fruity 1.1 · Heat 1.1 · Citrus 1.1
What's in it (10)
- 2 lbs whole freshwater fish (perch, pike
- 1 onion
- 3 potatoes
- 2 carrots
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 peppercorns
- 1 parsley root
- 3 tbsp dill
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp vodka (optional)
Time & effort: about 55 min (25 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 82.3 kcal, 12 g protein, 1.5 g fat, 4.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Simmer whole cleaned fish in water with onion, carrot, bay leaf, parsley root, and peppercorns until a clear golden broth forms.
- Remove fish, strain the broth, and return with diced potato and carrot.
- Flake the fish flesh back into the pot, season with salt, and add a splash of vodka which clarifies and enhances the broth.
- Serve with fresh dill.
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- Caldeirada — Portuguese
- Louisiana Seafood Gumbo — Cajun/Creole
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