FISH STOCK, FISH SOUP, WHITE FISH CHOWDER, FISH DISH, FISH RECIPE; AMRITSARI FISH RECIPE (Indian Delicious Fish Recipe)

FISH STOCK, FISH SOUP, WHITE FISH CHOWDER:

1. FISH STOCK : ½-1 Pound Fish Back Bones and Skins, 1 Onion Sliced, 2 Small Carrots Sliced,  2 Stalks Celery,  6 Springs of Parsley,  1 Bay Leaf,  1 Spring of Thyme,  2 ½ Pints Water,  ½ Pint White Wine or Cider (this is optional).
   METHOD : Use back-bones from white fish-sole, turbot or halibut preferably ... and the skins if available.  Put these in a pan with the sliced onion, carrot, celery, herbs and water.  Add the white wine or cider if available.  Then add salt and pepper.  Bring very slowly to the boil and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the liquid has reduced and is well flavoured.  Now Strain and Cool. Use at once or freeze for later use..
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2. WHITE FISH CHOWDER : A substantial thick soup of fish and potatoes, which can make a meal in itself (serves 4 - 6, hot); 
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   ITEMS / MATERIALS REQUIRED : 1 Pound fresh Cod, haddock or halibut, fileted head, skin and bones of fish ½ pint water,  2 Onions, 1 Sliced, 1 Chopped 1 Carrot (Sliced), 1 bay leaf, 3-4 Springs of Parsley (or 1 level Teaspoon dried parsley),  1 small cube of fat salt pork (about 1 inch) or 2-3 slices of fat becon,  4-6 oz deced potatoes,  ¾ pint milk, 1/8 teaspoon or 1 large pinch ground mace or nutmeg,  1 level tablespoon chopped fennel,  1 level tablespoon chopped parsley,  1 oz butter
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   METHOD : Wash the fish skin, head and bones in cold water, and put into a pan with ¾ pint of water.  Add 1 Onion, Carrot, Bay Leaf, Parsley Springs, Salt and Pepper, Bring slowly to the boil, skimming as necessary.  Reduce heat and simmer for 15 -20 minutes.  Strain and reserve liquid for chowder.
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   Now Chop the fat salt pork or becon, and cook slowly until the fat melts.  Remove the crispy pices of becon, and reserve for garnish.
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   Now Chop the second onion and add to the hot fat.  Cook gently until tender.  Then dd the diced potatoes and the fish stock.  Cook for 5-6 minutes before adding the fish chunks.  Then simmer until the potatoes are tender and the fish cooked, about 10 minutes.
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   Now Bring the milk to nearly boiling point and add to the fish mixture with seasoning and herbs.  When ready to serve, stir in the butter, and serve at once..

3. AMRITSARI FISH RECIPE (Indian Delicious Fish Recipe) : 

   Ingredients:    8 fish fillet, 200 gms gram flour, 1 tbsp garlic paste, 1 tbsp ginger paste, 1 tsp ajwain, 1 tbsp red chili powder, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 egg, 100 gms curd, oil for deep frying, Salt To Taste.
   HOW TO PREPARE :
   -  Clean, wash and cut fish into one and a half inch size cubes.
   - Apply salt, lime juice, ginger paste, garlic paste and red chilli powder.
   - Keep aside for arround 20 minutes.
   - Make a batter of gram flour, curd egg, ajwain, salt and water.
   - Keep marinated fish pieces dipped in this batter for 15 minutes.
   - Heat oil in a Kadai (FryPan etc.) and deep fry the fish till golden brown and crisp.
   - Serve amritsari fish hot sprinkled with 'Chaat Masasla' and Lemon Wedges.