Fish and Fennel Broth Recipe

Name: Fish and Fennel Broth Recipe
Yield: 1L servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil; 2 onions, cut into wedges; 2 leeks, including green bits, washed well & roughly chopped; 4 celery stalks, sliced; 2 carrots, roughly chopped; 1 large fennel bulb, roughly chopped; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; Filtered water, to cover; 3 fish carcasses, from non-oily fish such as barramundi, snapper or kingfish; 4–5 thyme sprigs; 2 bay leaves; Small bunch flat-leaf parsley, about 55g; 1 tsp whole black peppercorns; ⅓ cup apple-cider vinegar

by Lee Holmes June 19, 2018

Fish and Fennel Broth Recipe

By: Lee Holmes

Wonderful for autoimmune and leaky gut conditions, Fish and Fennel Broth is super-tasty on its own and makes a comforting addition to soups and stews.

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Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil
2 onions, cut into wedges
2 leeks, including green bits, washed well & roughly chopped
4 celery stalks, sliced
2 carrots, roughly chopped
1 large fennel bulb, roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
Filtered water, to cover
3 fish carcasses, from non-oily fish such as barramundi, snapper or kingfish
4–5 thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
Small bunch flat-leaf parsley, about 55g
1 tsp whole black peppercorns
⅓ cup apple-cider vinegar

Method

Warm oil in large flameproof casserole dish over medium heat.
Add vegetables and garlic, tossing to coat, then cover with filtered water.
Bring to boil, then reduce heat to lowest possible searing and simmer for 30 mins, checking from time to time and adding a little more filtered water if necessary.
Add fish bones and bring to boil, then turn heat down and skim off any foam that collects on top.
Add herbs, peppercorns and vinegar. Cover and simmer over very low heat for another 1–2 hours.
Leave to cool slightly, then strain broth into airtight containers.
It will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.