Sunday, August 31, 2008

Thai Fish Stock

Ingredients
500g Heads and Bones of Raw White Fish and Heads and Shells of Prawns (if available)
3 Shallots
1 Celery Stick (including leaves, chopped)
1 Lime Leaf (or zest of 1 lime if you cant get the leaf)
1/2 Lemon Grass Stalk
2 Cloves Garlic
25g Fresh Coriander (with stalks)
2.4l Water

Equipment
1 SHARP Knife
1 Chopping Board
1 Large Pan
1 Sieve
1 Wooden Spoon

The Good Bit
  1. Add the water and fish bits to the pan and bring to the boil, skim off any scum, then add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 50mins.
  2. Strain the stock and freeze what you don't use immediately
Makes 2l