Plokkfiskur from Iceland

Step 1

Skin, bone & break up the fish into flakes.

Step 2

Roughly chop potatoes & finely chop onion.

Step 3

Slowly heat milk in a saucepan almost to a boiling point.

Step 4

In a med to lrg sized non-stick saucepan (while the milk is heating), melt butter & saute onion over med-heat till soft. Do not allow it to brown.

Step 5

Sprinkle flour over onion, stir well & cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add warmed milk, stirring continuously. Simmer for 3-4 min, stirring often.

Step 6

Add flaked fish & stir briskly to break up the fish flakes completely. Season liberally w/salt & pepper.

Step 7

Add potatoes & stir gently. Cook over low-heat till heated through.

Step 8

Spoon into 4 bowls & sprinkle ea serving with 1/2 tbsp chives. Serve hot w/dark rye bread & butter.

Step 9

UPDATE: I have made this recipe now & it actually comes together faster than the time stated, esp w/the fish & potatoes cooked well-ahead & just heated in the cream sauce. Pls take *SEASON LIBERALLY* to heart. I used McCormick Lemon Pepper & Seasoning Salt liberally in the prep, we added more at the table & it was perfect w/this!