Plokkfiskur Recipe – Traditional Icelandic Fish Stew

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Recipe for Plokkfiskur, a traditional Icelandic fish stew:

Ingredients:

• 500g pollock, haddock, cod dock or any other white fish
• 500g potatoes
• 1 large yellow onion (or 2 small, or 3 even smaller)
• 50g butter
• 3 tbs all-purpose flour
• 750ml milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
• While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the flour to the onion and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Gradually whisk in the milk until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Flake the fish into the sauce.
• When the potatoes are cooked, drain them and mash them. Add them to the sauce and stir to combine.
• Serve hot.

Here are some tips for making Plokkfiskur:

• Use a white fish that is mild in flavor, such as cod, haddock, or pollock.
• Don't overcook the fish, or it will become dry and flaky.
• If you don't have milk, you can use half-and-half or heavy cream.
• Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra flavor.
• Garnish with chopped chives or parsley.

Plokkfiskur is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover fish. So next time you have some leftover fish, give Plokkfiskur a try!