Fish Stock Preparation Method & Uasage

5Kg   Fish bones
100 g Butter
500g  White mirepoix
1 Litre White wine
4 Litres Water
1 Sacher d'epices
Yields 4 litres

Method:

  1. Clean and wash the fish bones to remove any dirt.
  2. Cut the bones into smaller pieces and saute with mirepoix.
  3. Add cold water and sachet of spices and let the stock simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from the fire and strain. Discard the mirepoix and bones and cool immediately for futher usage.

Usage:

  1. It is used for making various types of fish soups.
  2. It is used for making fish such as bouillabaisse.
  3. It is used for making sauces, such as fish veloute, lemon butter sauce, etc. to accompany fish dishes.
  4. It is reduced to a glaze and used as aspic on cold poached fish.

Tip's:
To make shellfish stock, use shells of lobsters, prawns, or crabs.

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