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Icelandic Plokkari with Salted Cod

Name: Icelandic Plokkari with Salted Cod
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Salted cod, 500g, soaked overnight in water, drained; Bay leaf, 1; Potatoes, 500g, peeled and diced; Onion, 1 large, finely chopped; Garlic, 3 cloves, minced; Butter, 100g; Heavy cream, 100ml; Black pepper, 1 tsp; Nutmeg, ½ tsp; Salt, To taste; Fresh dill, 1 tbsp, chopped; Fresh parsley, 1 tbsp, chopped; Lemon wedges, For serving

Delight in this hearty Icelandic plokkari, a comforting blend of salted cod, potatoes, and vibrant herbs for a captivating Northern dish.

4.7(152 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 31, 2025

Icelandic Plokkari with Salted Cod — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Cod

For the Plokkari Base

For the Flavor Profiles

For the Finish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 494 kcal
Protein: 30.9 g
Carbs: 26.8 g
Fat: 30.1 g
Fiber: 3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1975 kcal
Protein: 123.6 g
Carbs: 107.3 g
Fat: 120.4 g
Fiber: 11.9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Salted cod 500g, soaked overnight in water, drained	440	110	0	1	0
Bay leaf 1	2	0.1	0.5	0	0.1
Potatoes 500g, peeled and diced	385	8	84	0.5	8
Onion 1 large, finely chopped	60	1.5	14	0.2	2
Garlic 3 cloves, minced	13	0.5	3	0	0.5
Butter 100g	717	0.9	0	81	0
Heavy cream 100ml	341	2	3	37	0
Black pepper 1 tsp	6	0.2	1.4	0.1	0.6
Nutmeg ½ tsp	6	0.1	0.7	0.5	0.4
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh dill 1 tbsp, chopped	4	0.2	0.5	0.1	0.2
Fresh parsley 1 tbsp, chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Lemon wedges For serving	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Cod

1
Rinse and Dry Cod
Rinse the soaked cod under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Tip: Ensure excess salt is removed from the cod to prevent overpowering flavor.
2
Cut Cod
Cut cod into evenly sized pieces.
3
Marinate Cod
Place cod and bay leaf in a bowl and set aside.

Preparing the Plokkari Base

1
Boil Potatoes
Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, then drain.
Tip: Chilling the plokkari base slightly helps firm it for mixing later.
2
Sauté Aromatics
Sauté onions and garlic in butter over medium heat until soft.
3
Mash and Combine
Mash the potatoes with cream and mix in the sautéed onion mixture.

How to Make Icelandic Plokkari with Salted Cod

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Poach Cod
Gently poach the cod and bay leaf in simmering water until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
2
Combine Cod and Potatoes
Flake cooked cod into the mashed potato mixture, folding gently.
3
Finalize Mixture
Stir in black pepper, nutmeg, dill, and parsley into the mixture.