Ukrainian Fish Babka

Name: Ukrainian Fish Babka
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Cuisine: Ukraine
Ingredients: Sprigs of tarragon to garnish; ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 extra-large eggs, separated; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or sunflower oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or sunflower oil; 1 cup milk; 2 cups fresh white bread cubes; 1 pound whitefish fillets, skinned and cut into 1-inch cubes

Babka z ryby

Preparation info

Makes
6
servings

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The New Ukrainian Cookbook

By Annette Ogrodnik Corona

Published 2020

About

Fish babka is a traditional Jewish dish from Ukraine. It is a “fish pudding” of sorts, lightened with whipped egg whites, giving the final product a more soufflé-like texture—but it is much more stable than a soufflé and can be turned out and cut into wedges to serve. This makes a nice brunch dish served with a fresh green salad.

Ingredients

1 pound whitefish fillets, skinned and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups fresh white bread cubes
1

Europe
Ukraine
Fish course
Pescatarian
Brunch
Eastern Europe

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 6-inch by 9-inch rectangular baking dish. Put the fish cubes in a large bowl, add the bread cubes and pour the milk over top. Set aside to soak while you cook the onions.

Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat and add the onion.