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Plokkfiskur recipe
A comforting Icelandic fish stew that's easy to make.
Ingredients
- 400 g cod fillets
- 500 g potatoes
- 1 onion
- 50 g butter
- 300 ml milk
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
How to make Plokkfiskur
- Prepare the ingredients by boiling 3 medium potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Peel the potatoes and mash them well until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- In a pan, melt 50 g of butter over medium heat, then sauté 1 chopped onion until soft, for about 5 minutes.
- Add 400 g of cod fillets to the pan, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the fish is opaque.
- Break the cooked fish into chunks with a spatula while mixing it in the pan.
- Sprinkle in 30 g of flour, mixing well until combined with the fish.
- Gradually add 300 ml of milk, stirring until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine the mashed potatoes with the fish mixture and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Serve warm in bowls, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
What is Plokkfiskur?
Plokkfiskur is a traditional dish from Iceland, cooked in a pan, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around potatoes, cod fillets and milk. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Plokkfiskur take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 60 dishes built on potatoes. The method runs to 9 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Plokkfiskur?
Use freshly caught fish for the best flavor.
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