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Fiskepudding Eller Fiskefarse (Fish Pudding Or Fish Balls

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This traditional Norwegian dish offers a delicate, white fish pudding known as Fiskepudding, or alternatively, small fish balls (Fiskefarse). Made with fresh cod or haddock, pureed with cream and cornstarch, it boasts a smooth, spongy consistency. The subtle flavor of the white fish is enhanced by the richness of the cream, making it a comforting and elegant main course. It is typically served hot with melted butter or a shrimp sauce, but can also be enjoyed cold on open-faced sandwiches. This recipe requires careful poaching in a water bath to ensure the pudding remains tender and hole-free. Perfect for a special dinner or a festive Norwegian celebration, it highlights the purity of fresh seafood.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 778.5
Description
This traditional Norwegian dish offers a delicate, white fish pudding known as Fiskepudding, or alternatively, small fish balls (Fiskefarse). Made with fresh cod or haddock, pureed with cream and cornstarch, it boasts a smooth, spongy consistency. The subtle flavor of the white fish is enhanced by the richness of the cream, making it a comforting and elegant main course. It is typically served hot with melted butter or a shrimp sauce, but can also be enjoyed cold on open-faced sandwiches. This recipe requires careful poaching in a water bath to ensure the pudding remains tender and hole-free. Perfect for a special dinner or a festive Norwegian celebration, it highlights the purity of fresh seafood.
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Butter; soft
  • 1/2 cup Light cream
  • 2 tablespoons Bread crumbs; dry
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 pound Cod or haddock; skinned and boned
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Cornstarch
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
  2. 2
    Spread 1 tablespoon of soft butter evenly over the bottom and sides of a 1 1/2 quart loaf pan or mold.
  3. 3
    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of dry bread crumbs into the mold, tapping out any excess to ensure an even coating.
  4. 4
    Cut the fish into small pieces.
  5. 5
    Place a few pieces of fish into a blender along with a couple of tablespoons of the combined light and heavy cream to facilitate pureeing.
  6. 6
    Blend at high speed, stopping after the first few seconds to scrape down the sides of the jar with a spatula.
  7. 7
    Continue blending in batches, using as much cream as needed, until all the fish is processed into a smooth puree.
  8. 8
    Transfer the pureed fish to a large mixing bowl.
  9. 9
    Beat in 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons of cornstarch.
  10. 10
    Slowly add any remaining cream, beating vigorously until the mixture is very light and fluffy.
  11. 11
    Pour the mixture into the prepared mold.
  12. 12
    Bang the mold sharply on the counter to settle the pudding and eliminate air pockets, then smooth the top with a spatula.
  13. 13
    Butter a sheet of tin foil and seal it tightly around the top of the mold.
  14. 14
    Place the mold in a larger baking pan.
  15. 15
    Pour boiling water into the baking pan until it comes 3/4 of the way up the sides of the mold.
  16. 16
    Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, regulating the heat so the water simmers but does not boil; boiling will cause holes in the pudding.
  17. 17
    The pudding is done when the top is firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  18. 18
    Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  19. 19
    Pour off any excess liquid from the mold, run a sharp knife around the inside edges, and invert onto a heated platter to unmold.
  20. 20
    Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 778.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.0g28%
Saturated Fat 8.5g43%
Cholesterol 318.3mg107%
Sodium 651.1mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 22.8g8%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 126.3g253%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: norwegian, fish pudding, fiskepudding, fish balls, cod, haddock, white fish, cream, cornstarch, poached, baked, scandinavian, seafood, main course, traditional, delicate, spongy, comfort food, holiday recipe
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