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Carp - Czech Christmas Fish

Fried carp is an inseparable part of the Czech Christmas tradition and the main course of the Christmas Eve dinner. Carp fillets are coated in a classic three-layer breading (flour, egg, breadcrumbs) and fried in hot oil to a golden crust. They are served with potato salad. The tradition of selling live carp in tubs on the streets is uniquely Czech and begins several days before Christmas.

Carp - Czech Christmas Fish
  • The tradition of fried carp on Christmas Eve is uniquely Czech and dates back to the 19th century.
  • A carp scale kept in the wallet is believed to bring financial luck in the new year.
  • Czechia is one of the largest producers of carp in Europe, mainly thanks to South Bohemian ponds.
  • Live carp is traditionally bought several days in advance, and children give it a name in the bathtub.
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Recipes with carp

Fried Carp with Potato Salad

Fried Carp with Potato Salad

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