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Savory Icelandic Plokkfiskur with Rye Bread

Name: Savory Icelandic Plokkfiskur with Rye Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g cod fillets, boneless and skinless; 500g potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; Salt and pepper, to taste; 200g rye flour; 200g all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp caraway seeds; 300ml warm water; 1 tbsp honey; 1 sachet instant yeast

A warm and hearty dish featuring flaky fish and creamy potatoes paired with the rich flavor of rye bread. Perfect for a comforting meal.

4.3(206 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 3, 2025

Savory Icelandic Plokkfiskur with Rye Bread — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Fish Stew

For the Rye Bread

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 724 kcal
Protein: 42.5 g
Carbs: 111.2 g
Fat: 12.7 g
Fiber: 13 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2896 kcal
Protein: 169.9 g
Carbs: 444.8 g
Fat: 50.9 g
Fiber: 52.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g cod fillets boneless and skinless	430	100	0	5	0
500g potatoes peeled and diced	385	10	87	0.5	11
1 large onion finely chopped	45	1	11	0	2
3 tbsp butter	306	0	0	34	0
2 tbsp all-purpose flour	56	2	12	0.2	0.4
2 cups milk	122	8	12	4	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
200g rye flour	717	24	146	4	30
200g all-purpose flour	728	21	153	2	5
1 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 tbsp caraway seeds	22	1.3	3.3	0.9	2.5
300ml warm water	0	0	0	0	0
1 tbsp honey	64	0.1	17.3	0	0
1 sachet instant yeast	21	2.5	3.2	0.3	1.2

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Fish

1
Boil the potatoes
Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2
Poach the fish
In a pot, bring water to a simmer and gently poach the fish until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove and flake the fish into large pieces.
3
Reserve poaching water
Reserve the fish poaching water for later.

Preparing the Rye Bread

1
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine rye flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and caraway seeds.
2
Activate yeast
Dissolve honey in warm water, add yeast, and let it develop for 5 minutes.
3
Knead and rise
Mix the wet and dry ingredients together, knead briefly, and let the dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

How to Make Savory Icelandic Plokkfiskur with Rye Bread

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Making the White Sauce
Melt butter in a pot, add onions and cook until soft. Stir in flour and gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
2
Combining Ingredients
Fold in the flaked fish and boiled potatoes into the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
3
Baking the Bread
Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F) and bake the risen dough for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.