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RCI-SF.001.0020.001

Fumet de poisson

French cuisine

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • fish trimmings<ref>The heads
    tails and bones of any firm white fish such as flounder, whiting or halibut.</ref>
    3 lb
  • water
    2 quarts
  • onions
    coarsely chopped
    1 cup
  • celery with leaves
    coarsely chopped
    3/4 cup
  • leeks or green onions including green part
    sliced and thoroughly washed
    1/3 cup
  • bay leaf
    1 unit
  • fresh thyme
    OR ½ tsp. dried
    2 sprigs
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • black peppercorns
    3 whole
  • dry white wine
    1 cup

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 and freeze or it may be refrigerated for 2 or 3 days.
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