Omul (Coregonus autumnalis) is a fish from the order of salmonids and the whitefish family. First of all, omul is known for its taste and fantastic gastronomic properties. It is not for nothing that it is considered a royal fish, it is truly a delicacy with a very delicious meat... Add to this the fact that omul does not live in all water bodies, i.e. in fact, it is a large deficit, and you will understand why this trophy is so highly valued among fishermen and simply fish lovers.

Omul, in general, is not a very large fish, reaching a maximum length of about 60 cm and 3 kg of weight. Its body is narrow, somewhat elongated, outwardly reminiscent of a torpedo. The scales fit tightly on the body. Due to this structure of its body, it moves quickly in water. Omul has a silvery color with a greenish back and light belly.

Omul is quite omnivorous, because its diet includes zooplankton, benthic invertebrates, small fish (slingshot, Arctic cod, etc.). Omul feeds in the autumn-summer period in shallow waters in the coastal zone, where it eats mysids, gammarus and crustacean plankton.

The omul lives only in cold North Ural and Siberian rivers and lakes (the Arctic Ocean basin) in a clean and cold water saturated with oxygen. Some believe that this is exclusively a Baikal fish, this is not entirely true. Exists different kinds of this fish, depending on the habitat, the most famous is perhaps the Baikal omul (by the way, the omul just got to Baikal from the Arctic Ocean: once the fish went up to spawn so far that it reached Baikal, and could not slide back). Omul is an anadromous fish that walks in the coastal zone of the northern seas, in lakes, river mouths and goes to spawn in the rivers of Russia at the end of August. Spawning begins at the end of September and continues throughout October.

Omul breeds every year, starting from seven to eight years of age. For spawning it goes quite far, more than a thousand kilometers, while avoiding shallow water and not approaching the shores. Large individuals throw a large number of caviar, up to about 60-70 thousand eggs. During the spawning period, he does not feed, but after that he does it strenuously, i.e. the omul begins to eat. After the eggs are laid, the omul returns to the feeding grounds. In general, in the northern Ural and Siberian rivers, there are two “runs” of omul: summer (June-July) and autumn (actually spawning).


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Omul is the closest relative of the whitefish (as reflected in the name of the family to which it belongs). There are even natural crossings of omul with other types of whitefish - muksun and pyzhyan.

Omul is a valuable commercial fish. Its meat is very high in calories and contains a large amount of fat (by the way, sea omul is much fatter than river omul), which helps this fish to survive in the difficult conditions of Siberian rivers and northern seas. Its meat is tender and quite well absorbed by the human body, while providing positive influence to work the heart and nervous system... In addition to fatty acids, omul meat is saturated with B vitamins and useful microelements - chromium, molybdenum, fluorine. Omul is fried, dried, salted, smoked, canned food is made from it. It can be used as a diet food.

V last years the omul population is declining, especially for the Baikal species. Therefore, it is necessary to take measures to protect it.

The family of whitefish (lat. Coregonus) has more than 40 valuable commercial species with excellent taste. Almost all of them are anadromous or semi-anadromous and are able to quickly adapt to sudden changes in water salinity. One of the universal representatives is the omul fish, the length of which often exceeds 60 cm and weighs 5 kg. Many amateurs and professionals want to add the legendary whitefish to the list of trophies, but you need to know exactly what the omul looks like, where this fish is found, what it eats and what habits it has.

In a larger-scale biological taxonomy, the omul belongs to the salmon family (Latin Salmonidae), but at the same time it has tender light-colored meat without the slightest bitterness. In addition, like any whitefish (ludoga, vendace, pyzhyan, tugun, peled), it has a small symmetrical head and medium-sized silvery scales without scattered dark spots.

To other features appearance omul include:

  • elongated body of regular fusiform shape;
  • strongly compressed sides;
  • the presence of an adipose fin on the tail;
  • small mouth with jaws of equal length;
  • light thickened abdomen;
  • the central axis of the body passing through the pupil;
  • brown, brown or greenish back color.

The color of individual populations can vary depending on the diet of the habitat and the taxonomic group.

Many anglers are interested in the question of how whitefish differs from omul. There is no definite answer here due to the extreme polymorphism of the species (different external forms). Unlike omul, in some water bodies, whitefish has a characteristic expansion in the first third of the body, a hump, a cartilaginous elongated snout, and a large size (up to 12 kg).


Arctic omul

Basic subspecies (lat. Coregonus autumnalis), which gave the name of the fish population. It is characterized by the maximum size for the species and the anadromous way of life. It regularly feeds in the coastal zones of the Arctic Ocean. It tolerates water salinity of 20-22% without problems, with an average indicator of the World Ocean of 35%.

Fish omul - Siberian representative of the family salmon fish... Catching omul is very popular, because in addition to tasty prey, the fisherman gets a lot of pleasure from the fascinating process of fishing. Commercial catch of this fish is prohibited, but fans of sport fishing can catch omul almost all year, except for the spawning period. There is a strict prohibition on catching omul during spawning.

Attention! Now there is a complete ban on catching omul! Fishing information is presented on our website solely for acquaintance with how the fishing was carried out before the ban was introduced. Read more about the ban here: http://www.interfax.ru/russia/581302

Description

The body of this fish is elongated and narrow, covered with small, densely sitting scales. The main color of the fish is silvery-greenish. But at the same time:

  • the back is darker;
  • the sides are silvery, have a beautiful emerald or brownish tint;
  • the belly is light;
  • the lateral line can be pronounced, but often it is poorly visible;
  • the fins of the fish are light, almost gray.

He also has a purely salmon detail - an adipose fin on the back closer to the tail. The fish's head is large, with an almost straight mouth below it. The eyes are large, silvery gray.

The average life expectancy is 15-18 years. It can grow up to 50 cm. Weight sometimes reaches 1.5 kg, but more often the fish grows only up to 700 grams.

Habitat

Ichthyologists classify omul as the only representative of this species. But it is customary among the people to subdivide it into several subspecies:

  • arctic omul;
  • Baikal;
  • Penzhinian;
  • small sea and so on.

The main ones are Arctic and Baikal. Due to the difference in place of residence, and, accordingly, food, representatives of the same species may differ in appearance, and also have different taste qualities... Although, again, these are the same fish.

The population of this species on Lake Baikal is not evenly distributed. In southeastern Baikal it is abundant, but in the northwest it is not found. More specifically, fishing for omul promises to be successful at the places where the following rivers flow into Lake Baikal:

  • Chivyrkuy;
  • Barguzin;
  • Selenga;
  • Upper Angara.

This is explained by the fact that these rivers carry a lot of food for fish, respectively, there it lives.

It is worth mentioning the Small Sea - this is also a promising place for omul fishing on Lake Baikal, here it is also found in abundance. As a result, here it was called Malomorsk. It is curious that among Siberians this subspecies is valued most of all, although its size is less than the average species index.

What eats

Prefers small crustaceans - Epishur. If the number of these crustaceans reaches 30-35 thousand per cubic meter of water, the fish does not look for other food. But if crustaceans are not found enough, omuli eat various zooplankton, small invertebrates, as well as young growth of other fish.

Spawning

At the end of August - at the beginning of September, the Arctic omul, just like its Baikal counterpart, in large flocks goes to the rivers of Siberia for spawning. Caviar spawns from the end of September to the beginning of October, when the water temperature drops to 4˚С. Prefers places with a hard sandy or pebble bottom with a depth of no more than 2 m. Does not eat at this time.

During the spawning period, any fishing is prohibited. This is due to the fact that fish go to spawning grounds in large schools and it is very easy to catch them at this time.

Since the number of omul is already in recent times has significantly decreased, it is very important not to ignore this norm and in the prohibition to refrain from fishing.

Catching

Let's take a look at how omul is caught on Lake Baikal. You can catch him both in summer and winter. Many people prefer to catch omul from the shore in summer, because this season it is found in relatively shallow water. Tackle for coastal fishing - float rod. The bait can be very different:

  • earthworms or dung worms;
  • flies;
  • vegetable nozzles;
  • foam rubber in shades of red and much more.

Fishing for omul from a boat is especially good. Night fishing can be productive for many types of fish. The omul also belongs to them. You need to catch it at a depth of at least 25 meters, while illuminating the bottom with a headlamp. Night omul fishing is very entertaining. The headlight is needed so that crustaceans come to its light, for which the omul will also come. Thanks to the amazing purity of the water in Lake Baikal, everything happens literally in plain sight.

If you are planning a night fishing, it is better to take a "donka" with you. It should be placed in a lighted area. Flies work well as bait.

In summer, the most traditional tackle for catching omul on Lake Baikal is spinning. Here anglers mainly choose flies. They look like crustaceans omul, flies are different colors, so you can always find a worker at the moment. In addition, the flies themselves are small - this is also important, including on Lake Baikal.

The tackle here should be special, with a load. It is better to use a "ballerina" as a weight - a piece of wire with a loop. Its weight for Lake Baikal should be about 15-20 grams, depending on the depth. They collect it all in two ways:

  1. Weight in front of the leash;
  2. A small weight at the end of the line, and in front of it are several leashes with flies.

The first method is good when fishing occurs on an uneven bottom with deep pits... The second is for a flat bottom. In the first case, the leash and front sight are usually one, the leash is 1.5 - 2 m long.

In winter they catch omul "vpodglyad". This is when a fisherman, lying with his stomach on the ice, looks into the hole, and in it you can see the fish passing at a depth. The beauty of "Podglyad Catch" is that it allows the fisherman to assess the presence of omul in the area of ​​the hole and how he reacts to the bait.

In winter, you need top dressing. Bormash is the most popular here. The same flies act as bait.

Flies for catching omul

Let's talk about flies in more detail. Omul flies are usually knitted on a hook without a beard. Hooks are usually made from stiff wire or needles from a sewing machine. Although recently anglers are simply modifying ordinary hooks, tightening the beard with pliers.

For the manufacture of flies are usually used:

  • multi-colored beads;
  • wool;
  • feathers;
  • threads;
  • wire;
  • varnished cloth;
  • wire insulation and other colored materials.

Such a variety of materials is not a whim, but a necessity, because omul in different time takes on different flies, and ignores natural, more universal baits such as a drill. All this abundance of materials and colors is designed to imitate a variety of crustaceans and other plankton that omul feeds on.

Omul It is rightfully considered a royal fish, as it has amazing taste and does not live everywhere. The omul belongs to the order of salmonids and the whitefish family.

Description of omul

Omul is a semi-anadromous fish that can live even in brackish water... The body of the omul is elongated, covered with firmly seated scales. The mouth of this fish is small with jaws of equal length. The omul has an adipose fin. The general color of the body is silvery, the color of the back has a brownish-green tint, the abdomen is light, and the fins and sides are silvery. During the period of sexual dimorphism in males, epithelial tubercles become more pronounced.

Some individuals of omul can even reach 47 cm in length and weigh more than 1.5 kg, but usually omul does not exceed 800 g in weight. This fish lives no more than 18 years.

Places and features of omul habitat

Omul chooses places with clean and cold water to live, he prefers oxygen-rich water. This fish lives in the basin of the Arctic Ocean, Lake Baikal, it is known in the tundra rivers that flow into the Yenisei Gulf. The Baikal omul has the following populations: Posolskaya, Selenginskaya, Chivyrkuiskaya, Severobaikalskaya and Barguzin, depending on the spawning grounds.

Spawning migration of omul usually begins in 2-3 ten days of August. As it approaches the spawning grounds, the omul changes the herd way of movement for a move in small flocks. Moving up the river, omul does not come close to the banks and avoids shallow areas, keeping to the middle of the channel. Basically, the spawning grounds for this fish are located 1.5 thousand kilometers from the mouth of the river.

Omul reaches puberty at the age of 7-8, when its length exceeds 30 cm, it is interesting that males can become sexually mature a year earlier than females, the period of puberty in omul can stretch for 2-3 years. Omul breeds annually.

The omul spawning time is the end of September - October, when the water temperature does not exceed 4 ° C and a place with a sandy-pebble bottom, at least 2 m deep, has been chosen. The diameter of the omul eggs is 1.6-2.4 mm, the caviar is not sticky, bottom. After spawning, the omul rolls down to the feeding grounds. Larvae also do not linger in spawning grounds, sliding down the river. The fertility of omul can be up to 67 thousand eggs than larger fish, the more caviar.

During spawning, the omul does not feed, starting to feed intensively after it. Omul belongs to fish of a wide range of food, its diet includes zooplankton, benthic invertebrates, juveniles of such fish as the Ice-Tomsk slingshot, Arctic cod, etc. The omul feeds in the shallow-water coastal zone in the autumn-summer period, where it eats mysids, gammarus and crustacean plankton.

Composition of omul meat

The calorie content of omul meat ranges from 65 kcal to 92 kcal per 100 g of fish. In addition to fats, proteins and water, omul meat contains vitamin PP, B vitamins, microelements: chromium, zinc, nickel, molybdenum, fluorine and a macroelement chlorine.

The taste and nutritional value of omul meat

Omul is one of the most valuable in terms of nutrition. commercial fish... About 20% of the total body weight of omul is fat, this is especially true for the marine subspecies of omul and, despite the fact that fatty foods are not held in high esteem today, this does not apply to fatty omul meat. Since the meat of this fish has a high digestibility and nutritional value, the assimilation of omul meat by the body occurs in 1-1.5 hours by almost 95%, while it takes more than 5 hours to assimilate animal meat by 85%.


The fat in omul meat is also in abdominal cavity, and in the subcutaneous layer and in the liver, and it is evenly distributed between the muscles and is even in the fins.

Omul, especially lightly salted, is rich in essential fatty acids, which reduce blood viscosity, improving the functioning of the heart muscle and nervous system. Omul meat contains more B vitamins than other fish species. These vitamins are very important for the human reproductive and nervous system.

In omul, the mass fraction of bones does not exceed 7%, and this allows you to prepare high-quality canned food from it and use it for dietary nutrition.

Lightly salted omul is considered the most useful and tasty, smoked omul meat is valued for its delicate texture and low salt content. Inhabitants of those places where omul live, they dry it, fry it, prepare pies from this fish and simply bake it without spices with a little salt.

Omul in cooking, features of cooking omul

Omul caviar is also delicious, high quality and just very delicious product, which contains a lot of protein and a complete set of amino acids.

Contraindications to the use of omul

Fatty fish, such as omul, is contraindicated in case of increased sensitivity of the body to fish and fish products, since in this case it can cause an allergic reaction of the body.

Fish oil is not recommended when there is a large amount of vitamin D and calcium in the blood. This fish is also contraindicated for stones in the biliary and urinary tract. You can not eat omul with an increase in the function of the thyroid gland.

It is difficult to overestimate the important commercial value of omul. It is possible to use omul as an object for breeding in lakes and reservoirs. And, despite the fact that there are restrictions on the catch, for example, of the Baikal omul, its number in the lake has decreased in recent years and is falling dramatically, which means that the omul population needs care and protection.

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Omul- a fish belonging to the whitefish family and living only in Siberia. The closest relatives of omul are whitefish, vendace and some other species. Contrary to popular belief, omul lives not only in the waters of Lake Baikal, but in most Siberian rivers and northern seas. Depending on the habitat, scientists distinguish several varieties of omul, all of them are divided into races or populations. The most popular among the people was the Baikal omul.

Omul migration is strictly subordinate to the phases life cycle... During the period between spawning, omul lives in lakes, primarily in Lake Baikal, near river mouths, in the coastal waters of the northern seas. In autumn, omul enters the rivers of Siberia in shallow water for spawning, where it lays eggs. After the spawning period, the omul descends downstream of the rivers to Lake Baikal or returns back to the sea.

The omul fish has a short length, even the largest individuals reach a maximum length of 60 cm. The body of the fish is long and narrow, like a torpedo or a cigarette. Such structural features help the omul to move quickly in the water. The main food for omul is crustaceans, insect larvae, etc. Almost all varieties of omul feed at a depth of 5 meters, which is very convenient for fishermen.

Omul belongs to fatty fish. A large supply of fat helps him survive in the harsh winter conditions. In addition, cooking omul in various dishes gives omul delicacies a special tenderness, which is so appreciated by Siberians.

Omul habitat
If most of us ask where the omul lives, the answer will most likely be: in Siberia, in Lake Baikal. And you will undoubtedly be right. It was Lake Baikal, famous all over the world for its depth and amazing purity of water, that gave us delicious fish called Baikal omul. However, perhaps it will be news to you that not only Baikal is the habitat of omul.

In addition to Baikal omul, there are other species of this fish, which, accordingly, live in other places. Actually, on this basis, they are divided into subgroups, although, in fact, they are one and the same fish. Arctic (or Yakut) omul lives in the Arctic Ocean, and Penzhinsky generally prefers small lakes associated with the Penzhina River. These subspecies of omul differ in taste as they feed in different ways.

And yet, let's return to Baikal omul, as the most popular type of Siberian delicacy. Lake Baikal is far from small, so even in it the omul fish is unevenly distributed. Scientists have been studying the distribution of omul over the territory of Lake Baikal for several years and have come to some conclusions. If the southeastern part of the lake is abundant in this fish, then in the northwest there is none at all. There may be several reasons for this phenomenon. Apparently, Baikal omul prefers to stick to those places where large rivers flow into the lake, because a lot of silt gets into the waters of Lake Baikal. And in the silt are the smallest crustaceans and insect larvae - omul's favorite delicacy. So he prefers to stay close to food. In addition, in this part of the lake, the bottom is exactly what the fish like - gently sloping and rather shallow. In the upper layers of water heated by the sun, there are a large number of small animals, which also eat fish. Omul Baikal does not like deep depths too much, as you probably already understood. Only during winter does he descend into deep places, and even then it regularly rises to the surface to feed itself to the delight of the fishermen. However, at great depths, he also has something to profit from.

In contrast to the southeastern part of Baikal, the northwestern part looks completely different. There are no rivers there, and the bottom goes down sharply at once to a great depth. Apparently, the fish are not very fond of this, so it is not surprising that they are not found there.

Although, according to by and large, all these theories remain just theories. It is not yet possible to say exactly why the Baikal subspecies of omul prefers the southeastern part of Baikal. All that remains is to make assumptions.

Speaking about the habitats of Baikal omul more specifically, it prefers the places where the rivers Barguzin, Selenga, Chivyrkuy and Upper Angara flow into. Apparently, it is they who carry with them the largest number stern.

It is especially worth mentioning that part of Lake Baikal, which is called the Maloye More. Here Baikal omul is also found in abundance. It was even brought into a separate subspecies or population - Malomorsky omul. By the way, among Siberians, it is most valued, despite its relatively small size. But what the Small Sea attracts omul is still unclear.

The Baikal omul, as well as its other subspecies, has one important feature... Once every few years, the fish migrates upstream of the rivers, near the mouth of which it feeds. Of course, the purpose of this migration is spawning. Having started their journey at the end of summer, the fish swim for more than one hundred kilometers, moving towards the goal. At this time, they are very easy to catch, but fishing for any fish, including omul, is strictly prohibited during spawning. This is done in order to protect the fish from extinction.

After the spawning that occurs late autumn, the fish comes back in order to recuperate.

The Arctic omul subspecies behaves almost the same as its Baikal counterpart. He, too, prefers to stay close to the confluence large rivers... Here the point is not only in crustaceans that fish feed on, but also in the fact that near the estuaries the water in the ocean is not so salty. The Pechora, Yenisei, Kolyma, Lena and many other Siberian rivers have sheltered the Arctic cousin of the Baikal omul near their mouths, and during spawning fish rise upstream. The behavior of the Penzhin omul during spawning is the same, only small rivers (first of all, Penzhina) serve as spawning grounds, flowing into small lakes where this fish is found.

By the way, if we talk about the Baikal and Arctic omul, today it is believed that initially their ancestors lived in the ocean, and only then moved along the rivers to Lake Baikal. Given the ability of this fish to move, this scenario is quite likely.

So, Baikal is not the only place where the miracle fish omul lives. He lives in other bodies of water, both in smaller ones and in such huge ones as the Arctic Ocean. However, even the Arctic subspecies of this fish is found exclusively in the coastal zone of Siberia, so that with a clear conscience can be called a Siberian delicacy.

Storage conditions omul
Omul is an extremely tasty and healthy fish. Unfortunately, the habitats of the omul fish do not allow us to feast on it constantly. In order to fully appreciate the benefits of omul, you need to store it correctly.

Fresh frozen omul keeps everything beneficial features, however, only if re-freezing of omul fish is not allowed. Smoked omul is best stored in a vacuum package, and in its absence - in parchment paper. Dried omul should be stored in the same way. In smoked and dried form, omul fish is stored for a short time - from a week to two to three months, depending on the packaging. As for salted fish omul, the only option to preserve its quality is to make preserves.

Omul, fresh frozen
Fresh frozen omul is a real find for those who love to cook. In fact, if you or your loved ones are very fond of fish or seafood, you simply must try frozen omul. You don't need to go to Siberia for this. In fresh-frozen form, omul not only can be stored for a long time, but also does not lose its beneficial qualities. After defrosting, the fish will be as fragrant and tasty as if it had just been pulled out of the river.

Fresh frozen omul is the basis for a huge number of delicious dishes. Fried omul, fish soup, pies and salads with omul - you can cook omul fish as you like. Fresh-frozen omul meat is tender and fatty enough not to add any oils to dishes. This is important for those who follow the figure, because fresh-frozen omul dishes are dietary and very healthy. By the way, they are also suitable for those who cannot eat fatty foods due to digestive problems. So, fresh frozen omul is an excellent product for all occasions.

Cold smoked omul
Cold smoked omul is extraordinary tasty dish... It was in this form that omul was most often delivered and continues to be delivered from Lake Baikal as gifts. Even without vacuum packaging, cold smoked omul can be stored for a week or two, which means it can be delivered to its destination.

Cold smoked scum can be safely called one of the business cards the Baikal regions. Omul can be bought almost everywhere - at small stations and large railway junctions, in supermarkets and in the market, in restaurants and just on the street. Smoked omul exudes a truly breathtaking aroma, so sometimes it is simply impossible to resist.

Today, thanks to vacuum packaging, the shelf life of cold smoked omul is significantly increased, so you can try omul in any part of the country.

Those who have tried cold smoked omul fish at least once will agree that this is a truly amazing dish. Omul can be eaten just like that (and many believe that nothing else is needed), but can be added to various salads and other dishes. Delicate cold smoked omul meat is just great for making sandwiches and canapes, as well as for second courses. Omul gives them a special delicate aroma.

The main thing in cooking omul dishes is to show imagination and not be afraid of experiments. Cold smoked omul is combined with many products, so feel free to fight!

Omul dried
Dried omul is the product that is always associated with a misted mug of ice-cold beer. And no wonder, because this fish is considered one of the best snacks with a foamy drink. Omul is a fish characterized by surprisingly tender meat with a rather high fat content. It is this property of omul meat that makes it simply inimitable when dried. Properly cooked dried omul is never overdried. This fish is generally quite difficult to dry out, but still possible.

It is enough to peel the carcass of dried omul to make sure highest quality of this product. The nose immediately catches the inimitable aroma of Baikal omul, a fish that is sung in poems, songs, stories and novels. Dried omul meat glistens with fat, and a torn off slice seems translucent, resembling a piece of amber. Well, as for the taste of omul, it is simply inimitable. Even those who are hard to surprise with dried fish will be able to appreciate the quality of the Siberian delicacy.

Cooking dried omul is a whole art. Despite the fact that this fish is rather difficult to spoil, its withering is carefully monitored. After all, it is very important that direct sunlight does not fall on the omul during drying. But a good wind is what is needed. In just a little time, the omul becomes exactly what everyone loves and appreciates so much.

However, a large amount of fat in omul is not only its advantage, but also its disadvantage. Due to it, the meat spoils quite quickly. So you have to eat the fish pretty quickly. Sometimes it happens that people carry omul as a gift to relatives and friends for thousands of kilometers, and then improper storage or extreme heat cause damage to the product. At best, it ends with the Siberian delicacy having to be thrown away; at worst, the result is poisoning. However, today this problem has been resolved. In a vacuum package, omul stays much longer than without it. What's more, during transportation, the product does not require any special conditions except for the integrity of the packaging. In addition, the fish does not dry out, and this is another very big plus.

However, vacuum packaging can be a source of serious problems. The thing is that there are bacteria that can multiply without oxygen. These bacteria cause a serious illness called botulism. In order not to get infected, it is important to purchase dried fish only from trusted manufacturers. In addition, before opening the vacuum package, you need to inspect it thoroughly. If the packaging is swollen, it is dangerous to eat such fish.

But let's not talk about the unpleasant. As we already wrote, our products are completely safe for your health, unless the packaging was damaged during transportation. But we follow this from the factory to the store itself.

Did you know that omul can be used not only as a snack for beer, although, undoubtedly, it is incomparable in this regard. The omul has such tender meat that it can be used in the preparation of various dishes. First of all, these are, of course, various snacks to which this wonderful fish gives an unusual piquancy. It doesn't matter if it's salads or ordinary sandwiches - they will always be successful. And it is also very cool to take a dried Siberian delicacy with you on hikes, since it does not deteriorate for a long time in a vacuum package. And at a halt, it is enough to pour fish slices into a pot with stew or porridge - and a fragrant and very satisfying dish is ready! So dried omul is not just an appetizer with beer, it is also a lifesaver in a hike and at home in the kitchen.

How to cook omul
Omul is widely considered a delicacy; today, almost every visitor tries to taste this Siberian fish. The omul meat has excellent taste - it is very tender and fatty, in addition, the fish contains a large amount of nutrients.

Siberians know many recipes for cooking omul - splitting, slicing, zagutai. Omul, like ordinary fish, can be smoked, salted and fried. The most popular among gourmets in the Baikal region is the omul on the rozhny, the preparation of which does not require much trouble.

Today, not only residents of Siberia and Lake Baikal have the opportunity to taste dishes from omul. Our company delivers omul to any region of Russia on order, now you have the opportunity to cook dishes from this delicacy without leaving the borders hometown.

Omul in batter
This is a simple recipe for hastily... Cut the omul fillet into small pieces, add salt and spices and leave in the cold for 30 minutes.

For batter, beat 2 eggs with half a glass of milk and the same amount of flour. Dip the omul fillet in batter and fry in a pan until golden brown. Bon Appetit!


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