Riblji Paprikaš sa Dunava (Apatin Danube Fisherman’s Paprika Soup with Wide Noodles) – Authentic Serbia Recipe
Cooked along the Danube in Vojvodina: a deep crimson paprika fish broth served over wide homemade noodles.
- Country of Origin
- 🇷🇸 Serbia (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Thick white fish fillets, Wide egg noodles, Sweet onions and tomato, 2 tbsp sweet and spicy Vojvodina paprika, Garlic
Ingredients for Riblji Paprikaš sa Dunava (Apatin Danube Fisherman’s Paprika Soup with Wide Noodles) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) thick white fish fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups wide egg noodles, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sweet onions and tomato
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with 2 tbsp sweet and spicy Vojvodina paprika
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Serbia seasoning (garlic, white wine, parsley)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and 2 tbsp sweet and spicy Vojvodina paprika for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in garlic, white wine, parsley and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Serbia's kitchen.
- Add thick white fish fillets and wide egg noodles, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
- Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
- Fold in sweet onions and tomato, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.