Plokkfiskur (Icelandic Creamy Mashed Cod, Potato & Chive Gratin with Dark Rúgbrauð) – Authentic Iceland Recipe
Reykjavík’s ultimate comfort food: flaky fish and potatoes folded into a white-pepper cream sauce and broiled golden.
- Country of Origin
- 🇮🇸 Iceland (Northern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Flaky Atlantic cod or haddock, Cubed boiled waxy potatoes, Dark sweet rye bread (rúgbrauð), Caramelized white onion, White pepper
Ingredients for Plokkfiskur (Icelandic Creamy Mashed Cod, Potato & Chive Gratin with Dark Rúgbrauð) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) flaky Atlantic cod or haddock, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups cubed boiled waxy potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup dark sweet rye bread (rúgbrauð)
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with caramelized white onion
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Iceland seasoning (white pepper, chives, butter and cream gratin)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, caramelized white onion, and white pepper, chives, butter and cream gratin for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine flaky Atlantic cod or haddock and cubed boiled waxy potatoes with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with dark sweet rye bread (rúgbrauð) and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.