Cherry & Dennis Helper Habitat

Icelandic Fish and Potato Stew

Name: Icelandic Fish and Potato Stew
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g white fish fillets; 700 g medium potatoes; 1 piece onion; 500 ml milk; 40 g butter; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp parsley

冰島魚肉薯仔燉鍋

Icelandic Fish and Potato Stew: Flaked white fish and tender potatoes are folded into a thick onion milk sauce for a gentle Icelandic home stew.

Total time: 45 min
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 servings

Recipe overview

Flaked white fish and tender potatoes are folded into a thick onion milk sauce for a gentle Icelandic home stew.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

500 g white fish fillets
700 g medium potatoes
1 piece onion
500 ml milk
40 g butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
2 tbsp parsley

Icelandic Fish and Potato Stew: 500 g white fish fillets, 700 g medium potatoes, 1 piece onion, 500 ml milk, 40 g butter, 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp Black pepper, 2 tbsp parsley

Tools

knife
cutting board
stockpot
colander
frying pan
wooden spoon
measuring cup
serving bowl

Icelandic Fish and Potato Stew: knife, cutting board, stockpot, colander, frying pan, wooden spoon, measuring cup, serving bowl

Steps

Step 1

Check and portion the fish

Check and portion the fish. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 2

Peel and cube the potatoes

Peel and cube the potatoes. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 3

Dice the onion

Dice the onion. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 4

Poach the fish gently

Poach the fish gently. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 5

Drain and flake the fish

Drain and flake the fish. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 6

Boil potatoes until tender

Boil potatoes until tender. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 7

Soften onion in butter

Soften onion in butter. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 8

Stir in flour

Stir in flour. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 9

Whisk in milk

Whisk in milk. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 10

Thicken the onion sauce

Thicken the onion sauce. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order for about 8 minutes over medium-low heat; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 11

Fold in fish and potatoes

Fold in fish and potatoes. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Step 12

Season, garnish and serve

Season, garnish and serve. Use the listed ingredients and the appropriate household tool in order; confirm the food has reached the described state before continuing.

Common mistakes

Excessive heat can overcook the outside before the centre is ready.
Failing to drain ingredients as directed can make the dish watery.

Tips

Measure and arrange every ingredient before cooking for a steady workflow.

Taste when finished, then divide evenly into four portions.