Fish Fumet
Makes about 1 quart
Ingredients
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery rib, diced
- ½ onion, diced
- ½ lemon, sliced
- 1-2 small fish bones (any type)
- 4 peppercorns
- sprig of rosemary
- sprig of thyme
- sprig of parsley
- bay leaf
- 1½ quarts water
How-to
- Tie together the peppercorns, rosemary, thyme, parsley and bay leaf in a piece of cheesecloth to make the "bouquet garni"
- Add all ingredients (including the bouquet garni) in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and allow to lightly simmer 35-40 minutes
- Pass through a fine-mesh strainer and refrigerate until use. WIll keep in a covered container for 3-4 days