Description
A comforting Icelandic fish stew, perfect for a cozy night in. Simple ingredients create a rich and flavorful broth.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium white onion, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely sliced
- 1 small carrot, finely diced
- 3/4 cups (180 ml) white wine
- 1 lbs (450 g) small waxy potatoes, halved or quartered
- 6 1/3 cups (1.5 liters) chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 lbs (900 g) haddock, cod, or other white fish, cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 tbsp finely minced chives
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables
- Peel and dice the onion, slice the celery, and dice the carrot finely. Cut the potatoes into halves or quarters, ensuring they are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Start the Base
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrot. Stir and cook for about 6 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and fragrant. Avoid browning the vegetables.
- Add Wine and Reduce
- Pour in the white wine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, reducing the wine by half.
- Cook the Potatoes
- Add the stock and potatoes to the pot. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add the Fish and Tomatoes
- Gently stir in the cubed fish and chopped tomato. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for another 5 minutes. Avoid over-stirring.
- Incorporate the Cream
- Lower the heat to low and stir in the cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat gently until the stew is piping hot, but do not let it boil.
- Garnish and Serve
- Turn off the heat and stir in the minced chives. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
- Leftover Plokkfiskur can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- If you don’t have heavy cream, you can substitute with full-fat coconut milk for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Icelandic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 100