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Plokkfiskur (fish stew)
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Plokkfiskur is a creamed stew of cod or haddock, potatoes and onions, eaten with Icelandic rye bread; in Iceland we have verified places to eat it in Reykjavik. Start with where to eat Plokkfiskur (fish stew) in Reykjavik.

Plokkfiskur (fish stew) · Reykjavik

Plokkfiskur is a creamed stew of cod or haddock, potatoes and onions, eaten with Icelandic rye bread. The name literally translates as plucked fish.

The name literally translates as plucked fish, and the base is cod or haddock with milk, potatoes and onions; newer versions add curry powder, cheese or a bechamel. In Reykjavik Cafe Loki serves it gratinated with rye bread and salad, Hofnin lists a traditional creamed fishstew with buttered potatoes and rye bread, Kaffivagninn bakes it with melted cheese and Bearnaise, and Messinn serves it in a pan with Bearnaise and rye bread.

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