Icelandic Fish Stew (Plokkfiskur)
A creamy mash of cod, potatoes, and onions in a buttery white sauce. Iceland's ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs cod fillets
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- Salt, pepper, nutmeg
- Fresh chives
- Rye bread for serving
Instructions
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1
Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain.
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2
Poach cod in simmering salted water for 5-6 minutes until just cooked. Drain and flake.
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3
Sauté onion in butter until soft. Whisk in flour, cook 1 minute. Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth and thick.
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4
Fold in cooked potatoes and flaked cod gently. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. The texture should be chunky and creamy.
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5
Serve in bowls topped with chives, with buttered dark rye bread on the side.
