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Plokkfiskur

Name: Plokkfiskur
Cuisine: Icelandic
Ingredients: 400 grams cod or haddock; 400 grams potatoes; 1 medium onion; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups milk; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Plokkfiskur is a traditional Icelandic fish stew made from boiled cod or haddock mixed with potatoes, onions, and a creamy white sauce. It is a hearty and comforting dish, often enjoyed as a staple meal in Icelandic households, reflecting the importance of fishing in Icelandic culture.

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Icelandic70%

Nordic30%

Ingredients

cod or haddock
400 grams
potatoes
400 grams
onion
1 medium
butter
2 tablespoons
flour
2 tablespoons
milk
2 cups
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
fresh parsley
2 tablespoons, chopped

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Plokkfiskur originated as a practical way to use leftover boiled fish and potatoes, embodying Icelanders' resourcefulness in a harsh environment reliant on fishing and simple ingredients.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Icelandic70%

ingredients+techniques

Nordic30%

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Techniques

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