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How to make fish broth


How to make fish broth


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DIFFICULTY
Easy

A basic preparation, used less often than meat broth, but equally as important for a good cook.
 

Tags
Basic technique, Easy, 45 minutes, Carrot , Celery, Lye, Parsley , Peppercorns , Salt, White onion


Ingredients for 4 people

2 lb fish bones
cleaned
1 white onion
1 stalk celery
1 carrot
whole peppercorns
salt
parsley to taste
4 quarts water
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carrot
celery
lye
parsley
peppercorns
salt
white onion


Preparation
1
Clean the fish bones and rinse well in running water.
2
Fill a large heavy-bottomed pot with cold water.
3
Add the fish bones, roughly chopped celery, a peeled onion, a couple peppercorns, the parsley, the carrot, salt and finally all of the water.
4
Bring the water to a boil over medium-low heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
5
After 10 minutes, use a slotted spoon to skim off the foam that will form on the surface of the broth until clear.
6
Once the broth is done, filter it through a chinois.