Fish Stock Food

HOMEMADE FISH STOCK

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chopped vegetables and cook, stirring often, until they are all soft, but not browned. This should take about 10 minutes or so.
• Add the white wine and all the remaining ingredients, plus enough water to cover everything by about an inch or two. Bring to a simmer, then drop the heat to a bare shimmy, about 175°F if you want to be precise. It should not boil under any circumstances, and keep an eye on things to ensure that it doesn't. Simmer like this for 45 minutes to 1 hour, no more.
• Turn the heat as low as it will go. Set a fine mesh strainer over a big bowl, then put a piece of paper towel or cheesecloth in the strainer. Ladle the stock through this set-up into the bowl. When you get to the bottom, skip the dregs down there, as they will be filled with sediment. The stock will never be as good as it is right now, but it can be refrigerated for up to a week and frozen for up to 6 months.

HOMEMADE FISH STOCK

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Make a sachet d'epices by tying the thyme, peppercorns, clove, parsley sprigs, and bay leaf into a piece of cheesecloth . Set aside.
• In a heavy-bottomed stock pot or soup pot, heat the butter over medium heat.
• Lower the heat, add the celery, carrot, and onion and warm very gently, with the lid on, for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is softened and slightly translucent but not brown.
• Add the fish bones, cover the mixture with a piece of parchment paper, and re-cover the pot, letting the bones warm gently until they are slightly opaque.
• Remove the lid and the parchment; add the wine and turn up the heat until the stock starts to simmer .
• Add the sachet and the water, heat to a simmer, and let cook for 30 to 45 minutes.
• Strain (you can remove fish bones first if that makes it easier), cool, and refrigerate.

TRADITIONAL FISH STOCK

Steps:

• 1. In a 7- to 8-quart stockpot, combine the fish bones, white wine, and just enough water to cover (you won't need the full 2 quarts of water here). Bring to a boil, skimming off the white foam from the top of the stock as it approaches boiling, then reduce the heat so the stock simmers. (Using a ladle and a circular motion, push the foam from the center to the outside of the pot, where it is easy to remove.)
• 2. Add the onions, celery, carrots, bay leaves, parsley, thyme, and peppercorns and stir them into the liquid. If the ingredients are not covered by the liquid, add a little more water. Allow the stock to simmer gently for 20 minutes.
• 3. Remove the stock from the stove, stir it again, and allow it to steep for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and season lightly with salt. If you are not going to be using the stock within the hour, chill it as quickly as possible. Cover the stock after it has completely cooled and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
• For equipment, you will need a 7- to 8-quart stockpot, a ladle, and a fine-mesh strainer.

STRONG FISH STOCK

Steps:

• 1. Melt the butter in a heavy 7- to 8-quart stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, carrots, bay leaves, parsley, thyme, and peppercorns and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the vegetables become very soft without browning, about 8 minutes.
• 2. Place the fish head on the vegetables and stack the fish frames evenly on top. Pour in the wine, cover the pot tightly, and let the bones sweat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they have turned completely white.
• 3. Add enough very hot or boiling water to just barely cover the bones. Give the mixture a gentle stir and allow the brew to come to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered, carefully skimming off any white foam that comes to the surface, trying not to take any herbs, spices, or vegetables with it. (Using a ladle and a circular motion, push the foam from the center to the outside of the pot, where it is easy to remove.)
• 4. Remove the pot from the stove, stir the stock again, and allow it to steep for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and season lightly with salt. If you are not going to be using the stock within the hour, chill it as quickly as possible. Cover the stock after it is thoroughly chilled (it will have a light jellied consistency) and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

HOMEMADE FISH STOCK

Steps:

• Wash fish in cold water and drain well.
• Melt butter in a pan over low heat. Add leeks, carrot, and celery; cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add fish parts, wine, and water and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Skim and discard residue. Add bouquet garni, peppercorns, and lemon; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes; skim and discard residue frequently.
• Strain stock into a bowl through a colander lined with cheesecloth. Allow to cool before storing in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

FISH STOCK

Steps:

• Place all ingredients plus 2 quarts water in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil over high heat; immediately reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes. Skim the surface and strain liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container.

TRADITIONAL FISH STOCK

Steps:

• In a 3 to 4-quart stockpot, combine the fish bones, white wine, and just enough water to cover (you won't need the full quart of water here). Bring to a boil, skimming off the white foam from the top of the stock as it approaches boiling, then reduce the heat so the stock simmers. (Using a ladle and a circular motion, push the foam from the center to the outside of the pot, where it is easy to remove).
• Add the onions, celery, carrots, bay leaves, parsley, thyme, and peppercorns and stir them into the liquid. If the ingredients are not covered by liquid, add a little more water. Allow the stock to simmer gently for 20 minutes.
• Remove the stock from the stove, stir it again, and allow it to steep for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and season lightly with salt. If you are not going to be using the stock within the hour, chill it as quickly as possible. Cover the stock after it has completely cooled and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

FISH STOCK

Steps:

• Cut the vegetables into even size pieces. No need to be exact for this one.
• Place in large pan with the fish trimmings and cover with 1.2 litres of water. Wash the parsley thyme and bay leaves and place in the pan with the peppercorns and garlic.
• Bring pan to boil over a low heat, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. It help to skim the stock a few times during cooking. (Do not cook the stock for longer than 30 minutes at this stage, as I have noticed the stock becomes a little bitter).
• Strain stock through a fine sieve, making sure that no bones get into the stock. (I sieve a few times over to make sure).
• Return the strained stock to a clean pan and boil for 10-15 minutes. (This step helps the stock to reduce a little and become more intense in flavour).
• Cool stock and freeze stock in small portions for use when required.

FISH STOCK

Steps:

• If the fish heads are used, the gills must be removed. Rinse the bones under cold running water. Drain and place the bones in a kettle or deep saucepan. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain.

FISH STOCK

Steps:

• Wash fish heads and bones well to eliminate all traces of blood. Cut out the blood-rich gills with scissors.
• Put heads and bones in pot, and cover with 2 1/2 quarts water. Place over high heat, and bring to boil. Skim off scum that rises to top. Lower heat, and simmer stock for 4 to 6 hours, or until approximately 7 cups of broth remain, skimming as necessary. (To make extra-rich stock, used in the recipe below, cook for an extra hour.)
• Strain stock through a damp cloth-lined sieve. Stock can be used immediately, or refrigerated or frozen.

FISH STOCK

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the onion and cook for 3 mins. Tip in the fish heads and bones and cook, stirring occasionally for a further 4 mins. Pour in the wine and 1 litre of cold water. Drop in the herbs and a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, then cook for 20 mins, skimming when needed. Pass through a sieve and use for your intended recipe. Will keep in the fridge for a week and for three months in the freezer.

FISH FUMET (FANCY FISH STOCK)

Steps:

• Wash the fish parts in cool water, removing and discarding any blood or bits of innards.
• Put the fish and 2 Tbs salt in a large bowl, cover with tap water, and let soak for 30 minute.
• Drain off salty water.
• Break the fish frames into large pieces and put them in a heavy stock pot.
• Add the onion, leek, celery, peppercorns, bay leaf and fresh herbs.
• Pour the wine and 8 cups of water into the pot and bring it to a boil over medium high heat.
• Skim off any fat that forms on top.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 25-30 min -- NO LONGER THAN 30 MIN! Do not overcook.
• Strain the mixture and discard the fish, vegetables, and herbs.
• Cool to room temperature and refrigerate, covered, overnight.
• Skim off any fat that has formed on top of the fumet.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to two days and use as directed in specific recipes. Fumet can be frozen for as long as two months.
• For a stronger fumet, transfer the hot fumet to a clean saucepan over medium heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 15 minute.