zander / pike-perch
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zander / pike-perch
A predatory fish from the perch family that lives in European freshwater and is highly valued as a food fish.
Im Restaurant bestellte sie gebratenes Zanderfilet auf Rahmwirsing.
At the restaurant, she ordered fried zander fillet on creamed savoy cabbage.
The word 'Zander' (zander/pike-perch) is mainly used in two contexts: in fishing and biology as a term for the living fish, or in cooking as a food fish.
Der Angler war stolz auf den großen Zander, den er gefangen hat.
The angler was proud of the large zander he had caught.
When 'Zander' (zander) is meant as food, it is often referred to as 'Zanderfilet' (zander fillet). Common preparation methods are 'gebratener Zander' (fried zander) or 'Zander auf der Haut gebraten' (zander fried on the skin).
Ich hätte gern das Zanderfilet mit dem saisonalen Gemüse.
I would like the zander fillet with the seasonal vegetables.
On menus or when describing a dish, 'Zander' (zander) is often used without an article. This is typical for the names of ingredients or dishes.
Heute im Angebot: Frischer Zander mit Dillsoße.
Today's special: fresh zander with dill sauce.
