Salmon & Fennel Gefilte Fish: Fish Broth Recipe

This fish broth will be a great complement to gefilte fish and fennel. Spoon it over the dish to keep it moist and savory.

Ingredients

8 cups water
1 1/2 pounds salmon fish bones
1 large fennel bulb, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

To make fish broth, rinse bones thoroughly and put into large stockpot. Add remaining fish broth ingredients to pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and, simmer for 30 minutes.

Remove from heat and cool, covered for at least 1 hour. Pour fish broth through a sieve over a large bowl. Make sure all fish bones have been strained from broth. Pour broth back into pot. Cover and set aside. Discard solids.