PlokkfiskurIcelandic Fish and Potato Stew

Name: Plokkfiskur (Icelandic Fish and Potato Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Iceland
Ingredients: 500 g Cod (cut into large pieces); 600 g Potato (peeled and cut into chunks); 200 g Onion (finely chopped); 60 g Unsalted Butter; 40 g All-Purpose Flour; 450 ml Whole Milk; 900 ml Water; 600 ml Water; 8 g Salt; 2 g Black Pepper; 15 g Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)

A comforting Icelandic-style fish stew of flaky white fish and tender potatoes folded into a mild butter-and-milk sauce. It is simple, hearty, and finished with parsley for a fresh touch.

Prep

20m

Cook

35m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

455kcal

Calories

31g

Protein

17g

Fat

45g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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Fish

500g
Cod (cut into large pieces)

Potatoes

600g
Potato (peeled and cut into chunks)

Sauce

200g
Onion (finely chopped)
60g
Unsalted Butter
40g
All-Purpose Flour
450ml
Whole Milk

Potatoes

900ml
Water

Fish

600ml
Water

Sauce

8g
Salt
2g
Black Pepper
15g
Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)

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Method

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6 steps

01
Simmer the potato in the water until tender, then drain well.
02
Poach the cod gently in the water just below a simmer until it reaches 63°C (145°F). Lift it out and flake into large pieces.
03
Melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, add the onion, and cook until soft but not browned.
04
Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook briefly, then gradually whisk in the whole milk and simmer until thickened.
05
Fold in the potato and cod, season with the salt and black pepper, and warm gently without boiling.
06
Finish with the fresh parsley and serve hot.

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