Icelandic Plokkari with Salted Cod

Name: Icelandic Plokkari with Salted Cod
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Salted cod; Bay leaf; Potatoes; Onion; Garlic; Butter; Heavy cream; Black pepper; Nutmeg; Salt; Fresh dill; Fresh parsley; Lemon wedges

Traditional dish celebrating Nordic flavors

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

1 h 45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Cod

Salted cod

500g, soaked overnight in water, drained

Bay leaf

For the Plokkari Base

Potatoes

500g, peeled and diced

Onion

1 large, finely chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Butter

100g

Heavy cream

100ml

For the Flavor Profiles

Black pepper

1 tsp

Nutmeg

½ tsp

Salt

To taste

For the Finish

Fresh dill

1 tbsp, chopped

Fresh parsley

1 tbsp, chopped

Lemon wedges

For serving

Preparation

Marinating the Cod

Rinse and Dry Cod

Rinse the soaked cod under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Ensure excess salt is removed from the cod to prevent overpowering flavor.

Cut Cod

Cut cod into evenly sized pieces.

Marinate Cod

Place cod and bay leaf in a bowl and set aside.

Preparing the Plokkari Base

Boil Potatoes

Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, then drain.

Chilling the plokkari base slightly helps firm it for mixing later.

Sauté Aromatics

Sauté onions and garlic in butter over medium heat until soft.

Mash and Combine

Mash the potatoes with cream and mix in the sautéed onion mixture.

Cooking Process

Poach Cod

Gently poach the cod and bay leaf in simmering water until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Combine Cod and Potatoes

Flake cooked cod into the mashed potato mixture, folding gently.

Finalize Mixture

Stir in black pepper, nutmeg, dill, and parsley into the mixture.

Plating & Serving