A comforting Sunday dinner with a Balkan twist—crispy golden fish, perfectly seasoned potato wedges, and a fresh, creamy coleslaw. Everything is simple, homemade, and full of flavor.

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🛒 Ingredients

Coleslaw

• ¼ medium green cabbage, shredded
• ¼ small red cabbage, shredded
• 2 medium carrots, shredded
• ¼ cup parsley, chopped

Dressing

• 200 g mayonnaise
• 30 ml apple cider vinegar
• 15 g honey
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper

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Gremolata

• ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 garlic cloves

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Tartar Sauce

• 100 g mayonnaise
• ¼ tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt & pepper
• 1 tbsp gremolata
• 2 dill pickles, chopped
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ½ tsp honey, optional 

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Fish

• 4 cod fillets (defrosted overnight)
• Salt & pepper
• Flour (for dredging)

Beer Batter

• 200 g flour
• 330 ml beer
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 1 tsp paprika

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Potato Wedges

• 2 lbs potatoes
• 3–4 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper

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👩‍🍳 Preparation (Perfect Flow)

1. Prep Ahead (Morning or Early Afternoon)

• Shred cabbage, carrots, parsley → refrigerate
• Mix dressing → refrigerate
• Make gremolata → set aside
• Prepare tartar sauce → refrigerate

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2. Potatoes First

• Peel and cut potatoes into wedges
• Soak in cold water (20–30 min)
• Drain & dry well
• Toss with oil and seasoning
• Bake at 400°F (200°C)
  • 30 min → flip
  • 10–15 min more

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3. Beer Batter

• Mix dry ingredients
• Whisk in beer until smooth

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4. Fry the Fish (Last Step)

• Heat oil (medium-high)
• Dry fish with a paper towel
• Cut in half lengthwise if they are too big
• Season fish → dredge in flour
• Coat in batter
• Fry until golden & crispy
• Drain on a paper towel

👉 Finish with gremolata + lemon wedges

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5. Finish Coleslaw

• Mix dressing into cabbage
• Toss well before serving

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🍽️ Serving

Serve everything fresh and hot. Add lemon wedges and extra tartar sauce on the side.

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💡 Tips

• Don’t overcrowd fish when frying
• Dry potatoes well = crispiness

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❓ FAQ

Can I make it ahead?
Everything except fish can be prepped earlier.

🥘 Nedeljni ručak: Hrskava riba u pivskom testu, krompir i kupus salata

Savršen domaći ručak sa balkanskim šmekom—hrskava riba, zlatni krompir i osvežavajuća salata.

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👩‍🍳 Priprema (organizovana)

1. Priprema unapred

• Iseckati kupus, šargarepu i peršun
• Napraviti dresing
• Pripremiti gremolatu
• Napraviti tartar sos

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2. Krompir

• Iseći na kriške
• Potopiti 20–30 min
• Osušiti dobro
• Začiniti i peći na 200°C
• 30 min + okrenuti + 10–15 min

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3. Testo za ribu

• Pomešati suve sastojke
• Dodati pivo
• Ostaviti da odstoji

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4. Riba

• Začiniti i uvaljati u brašno
• Umočiti u testo
• Pržiti do zlatne boje

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5. Salata

• Dodati dresing i promešati

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