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France

Fish Stock (Fumet de poisson)

| French cuisine Fumet de poisson is a fish stock.

Allergens named in the ingredients: Fish, Celery. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 3 lb fish trimmings
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 cup coarsely-chopped onions
  • ¾ cup celery with leaves, coarsely chopped
  • ⅓ cup leeks or green onions including green part, sliced and thoroughly washed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme, OR ½ tsp dried
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 whole black peppercorns
  • 1 cup dry white wine

Method

  1. Wash the fish trimmings. Drain and mash with the back of a large spoon.
  2. Place the fish in a stockpot and add the water.
  3. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes, skimming off any scum.
  4. Add the vegetables and seasonings.
  5. Partially cover and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming the surface every 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from the heat and remove the fish and vegetables with a spider or slotted spoon.
  7. Strain through a sieve lined with a double layer of dampened cheesecloth.
  8. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for 2–3 days, or freeze for longer.