Traditional Icelandic Fish and Potato Recipe

Icelandic Fish and Potato Delight

Delve into the heart of Icelandic cuisine with our Fish and Potato Delight, a warming, comforting dish that transports you to the rugged and mesmerizing landscapes of Iceland. Our meticulously crafted recipe keeps the harmony of the simplest ingredients, offering a creamy, flavorful embrace. Ideal for a cozy dinner for two, this dish showcases the subtle, delicate taste of haddock, the heartiness of potatoes, and the sweetness of onions, all expertly intertwined with the creamy base of a homemade bechamel. Simple, yet evocative of the Icelandic shores, this meal is a gentle skaldic ode to the ocean’s bounty and the fertile Icelandic soil.

Serves: 2, Difficulty: Easy

Preparation Time: 10 minutes, Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 200 grams haddock, skinned and boned
• 300 grams potatoes, peeled and diced
• 100 grams onions, finely chopped
• 30 grams butter
• 30 grams plain flour
• 200 ml milk
• 2 grams salt, to taste
• 2 grams black pepper, to taste
• 2 ml olive oil
• 2 grams chopped parsley for garnish

Method

• Begin by peeling and dicing the potatoes into small cubes. Boil them in lightly salted water for about 10 minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside.
• In a saucepan, lightly sweat the onions in olive oil over a medium heat until soft and translucent. Add the butter and allow to melt.
• Stir in the flour to make a roux, cooking for 2 minutes to remove the floury taste.
• Gradually whisk in the milk, creating a smooth, creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
• Gently add the haddock and cooked potatoes to the sauce, and simmer over a low heat until the fish is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Tips

• For a richer sauce, you can replace half the milk with cream.
• For a more flavorful touch, consider adding a pinch of thyme or a bay leaf to the simmering sauce.

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