Yankyee Girl Downunder's Fish Chowder |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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I wanted some fish chowder utilising the fish I buy regularly, Basa, it's economical. I also wanted to use something other than white potato. I used swede/rutabaga. I think the variations here could include adding 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels or peas. Add these in with the veges at the beginning to ensure they are thorougly cooked. You can omit the bacon if you wish. Ingredients:
500 g basa fillets, cut in 1 inch pieces |
1 kg swede, cut in 1/2 inch cubes |
1 carrot, diced |
3 onions, cut in half and sliced thinly |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground thyme |
2 teaspoons dried parsley |
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar |
250 g bacon, diced |
500 ml milk |
500 ml heavy cream |
125 g butter |
125 g plain flour |
salt |
pepper |
water |
Directions:
1. Place swede, carrot, onion, spices & enough water to cover in a large pot.
2. Bring to a boil. Cook until swede & carrot are just done.
3. Meanwhile cook the bacon in a fry pan until all fat is rendered and bacon is crispy. Remove bacon & set aside.
4. Add butter to bacon drippings, once butter is melted add in flour and wisk, cooking for 1 minute. Set this roux aside.
5. Once vegetables are just done add roux into pot on medium-high heat stirring until thickened.
6. Add in fish and half the bacon, lower heat to a gentle simmer for 5 mins or until fish is done.
7. Add in cream, milk. Stir and gently bring to a simmer.
8. Season with salt in pepper to taste.
9. Garnish with remaining bacon.
10. Prep & Cooking times are approximate. I serve with a cheesy drop style biscuit that I developed to be similar to the Cheddar Bay ones from Red Lobster. Keep an eye out for it in my other recipes. (Yes there are heaps of copy cat's but I couldn't find one that doesn't use bisquik).
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