Plokkfiskur - A Traditional Icelandic Fish Stew Recipe

Step 1

Add 1 lb of potatoes into a large pot. Then, add enough water to cover the potatoes with an inch of water. Turn to a high heat and bring the water to a boil.

Step 2

Boil the potatoes until fork tender, or about 10-15 minutes. Then drain the potatoes.

Step 3

Return the potatoes to the pot and use a potato masher to mash them (you can leave them lumpy or mash them until they are creamy, whatever your preference is).

Step 4

In a medium-sized pot, boil some water. Once the water begins to boil, add about 1 tbsp of salt to the water, and turn it down to a simmer.

Step 5

When the water is simmering, lower in 10 oz cod fish. Boil for about 5-6 minutes until the fish is white and begins to turn flaky. Then drain. Set the fish aside.

Step 6

In a dutch oven, melt 3 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 an onion and stir for about 5 minutes or until the onions begin to turn translucent.

Step 7

Sprinkle the onions with 2 tbsp flour, and mix until a paste forms.

Step 8

Add 3/4 cup milk until a wet paste is formed (it should look like wet mashed potatoes).

Step 9

Add the cooked fish and use your wooden spoon to mash it until the fish breaks into pieces.

Step 10

Add the mashed potatoes and mix together again. If your Plokkfiskur is too thick, you can add another ¼ cup milk to the pot and mix again (this is up to personal preference).

Step 11

Add the 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp white pepper and mix again (add more or less to taste).

Step 12

Spoon into a bowl and eat with rye bread slathered in butter. Enjoy!