Belly

Fish

Belly

Carp belly is the richer lower strip—fattier on oily fish, delicate and prized for grill and cure when appropriate. Cook skin-side down to crisp or confit gently. Trim strong bloodline if needed. Save clean trimmings for stock, crumbs or compound butters when they suit the ingredient.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedCrispedCuredGrilledRoastedSmoked

Traits

CrispableCure FriendlyFattyRichSlow Cook Or CrispSlow Or Crisp

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 163

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 11.4 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.29 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.46 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 4.65 g
  • Cholesterol 56.8 mg
  • Sodium 80.7 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 15.1 g
  • Water 70.4 g
Detailed nutrients

Belly cuts are intramuscular and subcutaneous fat-rich compared with loin.

History

Ice, rail and trawler fleets moved carp inland as everyday protein, including named belly portions.

Ice, rail and trawler fleets moved carp inland as everyday protein, including named belly portions.

Ice, rail and trawler fleets moved carp inland as everyday protein, including named belly portions.

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