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Icelandic Plokkfiskur with Carrots and Cabbage

A hearty fish and vegetable dish, simmered in a creamy sauce with onions, carrots, and cabbage, served with rye bread.

40 minutes4 servings
Icelandic Plokkfiskur with Carrots and Cabbage
Photo: Jasnaah · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large pot, cook potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add flaked fish to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add grated carrot and shredded cabbage, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, mix milk, sour cream, and flour. Stir into the pan and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and dill.
  7. Serve the fish and vegetable mixture with rye bread.
  8. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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