Finnish Style Mojakka
Warm up with a bowl of comforting Finnish Style Mojakka, a traditional fish stew that brings Nordic simplicity and flavor to your table. This hearty recipe combines tender white fish, creamy potatoes, and a velvety broth infused with fragrant bay leaves and a hint of butter for a rich, satisfying taste. The dish is thickened with a light roux, making it both rustic and luxurious, while the optional dill garnish adds a burst of fresh brightness. Ready in under an hour, this wholesome one-pot meal is perfect for cozy dinners and a must-try for lovers of Scandinavian cuisine. Keywords: Finnish fish stew, mojakka recipe, Scandinavian comfort food, traditional Nordic dish, easy fish stew.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams White fish (cod, haddock, or pollock)
- 500 grams Potatoes
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 1 liter Fish stock or water
- 2 pieces Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized cubes. Set aside.
Peel and dice the onion finely.
Cut the white fish into large chunks, about 2-inch pieces. Remove any bones or skin if present.
In a large pot, heat the butter over medium heat until melted.
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.
Slowly pour in the fish stock or water while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Add the potato cubes, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Gently add the fish chunks to the pot and simmer for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the pot from the heat and discard the bay leaves.
Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Ladle the mojakka into bowls and garnish with fresh dill if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
287 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.5 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1027 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.9 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 958 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
