Fish Kalya

Name: Fish Kalya
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup carrot, diced; 1 cup leek, sliced; 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed; 6 cups fish stock; 1 cup dill pickles, diced; 1/2 cup dill pickle brine; 1 lb salmon fillet, cubed; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 2 tbsp lemon juice

A traditional Russian fish soup made with tender salmon, root vegetables, and a sour pickle brine broth.

50 minMediumServes 4320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1 cup leek, sliced
2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
6 cups fish stock
1 cup dill pickles, diced
1/2 cup dill pickle brine
1 lb salmon fillet, cubed
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced carrot, and 1 cup sliced leek, cooking for 8 minutes until softened.
3

Pour in 6 cups fish stock and add 2 cups cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, bringing the liquid to a simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4

Stir in 1 cup diced dill pickles and 1/2 cup dill pickle brine, simmering for 5 minutes.
5

Add 1 lb cubed salmon fillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
6

Stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill before serving hot.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Fish Kalya?

As written, 50 minutes: 20 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (15 minutes): "Pour in 6 cups fish stock and add 2 cups cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, bringing the liquid to a simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender."

What internal temperature should Fish Kalya reach?

For Fish Kalya, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for leeks in Fish Kalya?

The entry for Fish Kalya calls for 1 cup leek, sliced. In its place: Yellow onion or the white parts of scallions, cooked gently. Use a little less by volume.

Can I use another fish instead of salmon in Fish Kalya?

Arctic char or steelhead trout cooks the same way. Thinner fillets need a minute or two less, so go by thickness rather than the clock. As written, the entry for Fish Kalya uses 1 lb salmon fillet, cubed.

Is Fish Kalya gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Fish Kalya is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the stock.

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