How To Make Lutefisk
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound of lutefisk
- 4 cups of water
- 1/4 cup of lye
- Salt, to taste
- Butter, for serving
- White sauce, for serving
Instructions
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Place lutefisk in a large bowl and cover with water. Let it soak for 24 hours, changing the water every 6 hours.
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In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Stir in lye until dissolved. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
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Rinse lutefisk thoroughly under cold water, removing any excess lye residue.
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Place lutefisk in a clean pot and cover with fresh water. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 2 hours, or until the fish becomes translucent and easily flakes with a fork.
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Remove lutefisk from the pot and season with salt to taste.
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Serve lutefisk hot with melted butter or white sauce.
Nutrition
- Calories : 250kcal
- Total Fat : 5g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 50mg
- Sodium : 500mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 25g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 0g
- Protein : 26g
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