Viški Hib - Croatian Fish Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 bell peppers, sliced 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 2 carrots, diced 2 carrots, diced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 tomatoes, diced 4 tomatoes, diced
• 2 cups (470ml) fish or vegetable broth 2 cups (470ml) fish or vegetable broth
• 1 cup (240ml) white wine 1 cup (240ml) white wine
• 1 bay leaf 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) white fish fillets (cod, hake, or similar), cut into chunks 1 kg (2.2 lbs) white fish fillets (cod, hake, or similar), cut into chunks
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 25g, 8g
• Protein: 35g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
2. 2.
   Add the sliced bell peppers, diced carrots, and cubed potatoes to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. 3.
   Stir in the diced tomatoes, fish or vegetable broth, white wine, bay leaf, dried rosemary, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4.
   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5. 5.
   Gently add the fish chunks to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6. 6.
   Remove the bay leaf from the stew. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
7. 7.
   Serve the Viški Hib hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy with crusty bread.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Fish — Choose fresh, firm white fish fillets for the best results. Ensure that the fish is deboned and cut into evenly sized chunks to ensure even cooking.

Tips & Tricks

• For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of red wine vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice to the stew just before serving.
• Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference and seasonal availability.
• If you prefer a thicker stew, you can add a tablespoon of tomato paste to the broth.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed the next day, as the flavors tend to develop and intensify over time.
• Experiment with different types of fish to discover your favorite variation of Viški Hib.

Serving advice

Serve Viški Hib hot in individual bowls, garnished with fresh parsley. Accompany it with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, arrange the fish chunks on top of the stew and sprinkle some fresh parsley over them. Serve the stew in colorful ceramic bowls to showcase the vibrant colors of the vegetables.