Ryba po Grecku (Polish Braised White Fish under Sweet Carrot, Parsnip & Tomato Relish) – Authentic Poland Recipe
Despite its name, a 100% Polish holiday and family classic blanketing flaky fish in sweet braised root vegetables.
- Country of Origin
- 🇵🇱 Poland (Eastern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Pan-seared cod or pollock fillets, Shredded carrots, Parsnips, Allspice berries, Bay leaf
Ingredients for Ryba po Grecku (Polish Braised White Fish under Sweet Carrot, Parsnip & Tomato Relish) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) pan-seared cod or pollock fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups shredded carrots, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup parsnips
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with allspice berries
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Poland seasoning (bay leaf, sweet paprika, lemon juice, parsley)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown pan-seared cod or pollock fillets for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, allspice berries, and bay leaf, sweet paprika, lemon juice, parsley, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add shredded carrots and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in parsnips right before serving warm.