Braised Burbot with Vegetables
January 25, 2012
1 whole burbot
400g butter
0,1 liter dry white wine
0,1 liter water
salt, pepper
Clean fish and cut in four pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer butter, wine and water. While simmering, add the fish and remove from heat. Leave to stand for three to five minutes. The inside of the burbot should have a temperature of about 38 degrees Celsius. Remove it from the stock and remove the excess liquid.
VEGETABLES:
1 small head of broccoli
2 small carrots
12 radishes
50g cream
50g crème fraiche
salt, pepper, herbs (optional)
Clean and cut the vegetables. Blanche separately. Drain well. When serving, heat cream, créme fraiche and add vegetables. Season and serve.
POTATO CONFIT:
4 large potatoes
200g butter
100g olive oil
100g chicken stock
salt, bay leaf, thyme, garlic
Bring everything except the potatoes to a boil. Cut potatoes to the desired size. Place them in an oven proof dish and strain the stock. Place the dish in the oven and bake the potatoes for 30 minutes to an hour, depending on their size. Drain and sauteé in butter before serving.