Plokkfiskur 

(Icelandic Fish Stew)

fff

75

minutes

4

servings

Plokkfiskur, a cherished Icelandic comfort food, blends tender pieces of fish—usually cod or haddock—with creamy mashed potatoes and onions. Its humble origins and hearty flavors make it a go-to dish during chilly Icelandic winters or after a long day's work. Often served with a dollop of creamy béchamel sauce or melted butter, alongside a couple slices of Icelandic Lava BRead. Plokkfiskur not only nourishes the body but also embodies the warmth of Icelandic tradition and hospitality, bringing comfort to all who enjoy it.





Recipe:


1. Boil and peel the potatoes.

2. Poach your white fish according to instructions. Put aside.

3. Sauté onions in butter at medium heat until translucent.

4. Add flour to the butter and onions, whisking until it becomes a paste.

5. Whisk in milk – a ladle at a time until it forms a thick sauce. Congratulations, you've made béchamel!

6. Break up the potatoes and fish and add them to the mixture.

7. If you've used up all the béchamel and feel it's still too thick, you can add milk or the poaching water to thin it out.

8. Season to taste!



Ingredients:


  • 500 g pollock, haddock, cod, or any other white fish / 鳕鱼, 鳕鱼, 鳕鱼或其他任何白鱼
  • 500 g potatoes / 马铃薯
  • 1 large yellow onion (or 2 small, or 3 even smaller) / 洋葱
  • 50 g butter / 黄油
  • 300 ml milk (or more if you prefer it thinner) / 牛奶
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour / 多用途面粉
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper / 白胡椒

  • 1 teaspoon salt / 盐