
Inspired by the cullen skink I had in scotland! And the chowder I had in amerca!
20 grams
Panko Breadcrumbs
1 unit(s)
Baking Potato
1 unit(s)
Echalion Shallot
163 grams
Sweetcorn
100 grams
Creme Fraiche
215 grams
Smoked Fish Mix
1 bunch(es)
Flat Leaf Parsley
½ sachet(s)
Vegetable Stock Powder
125 grams
Baby Spinach
grams
Potatoes
250 milliliter(s)
Water
Halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot. Peel the potato and chop into roughly 2cm chunks.
Heat a glug of oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add the panko breadcrumbs along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and cook until the crumbs are golden, 3-4 mins. Tip: Keep an eye on the crumbs as they burn easily! Once golden, transfer the crumbs to a bowl (you'll sprinkle them on later!) Wipe out your pan with some kitchen roll.
Add another drizzle of oil to your pan and pop back on medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until soft, 5 mins. Pour in the water (see ingredients for amount) and vegetable stock. Stir to dissolve the stock pot then add the potato to the pan. Bring to the boil and then simmer gently until the potatoes are cooked, 12-17 mins. Tip: The potatoes are cooked when you can easily slip a knife through them.
Meanwhile, drain and rinse the sweetcorn. Roughly chop the parsley (stalks and all). Add the half to the pan with the potatoes.
Once the potato is cooked, add the crème fraiche and sweetcorn to the pan along with a grind of pepper. Stir to combine into the sauce. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 mins. Bring back to the boil, then nestle the fish mix pieces in the sauce. Cover with a lid, turn the heat to medium low and simmer until the fish is cooked, 5-6 mins. IMPORTANT: The fish is cooked when opaque in the middle.
Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed. Carefully spoon the chowder into bowls (being careful not to break up the fish too much). Sprinkle over the remaining parsley and the toasted crumbs. Enjoy!