Comments on: Smoked Haddock Chowder

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:28:14 +0000

@Ian Hoare: Oy! It would seem as if I was drunk when I wrote this recipe but thanks to you it has all been fixed now – thank you! Now let me answer your questions…

1) You’re right, 1.25 litres of water. Use less water and it might become too salty. If you use all the stock, simply increase the amount of fish and potato. Feel free to experiment with milk – I haven’t tried it so I’m curious to hear from you whether it turns out okay.

2) It depends on the size of the cubed potatoes. In this case they should be small/bite-sized.

3) The cream gets added to the very end of the cooking process.

Hopefully this hasn’t put you off trying the recipe because you will be missing out if you don’t.

By: Ian Hoare

Ian Hoare — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:59:49 +0000

Various questions spring to mind in this recipe.
1 You make fish stock with the haddock (I guess) and 1.25 liitres of what? Presumably water. But then you throw away 500 mls of it. Why not just poach the fish in milk (and water if need be) and use ALL the flavour. Or do you find it;s too salty?

Next… 8 mins to cook cubed potatoes? I’ve never found they take less than 15 mins.

Your ingredients inlcude 200 mls of double cream. What do you do with it? There’s no mention in the recipe.

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:52:08 +0000

Diet? hahahahahah!

I love chowders – made a smoked salmon one over the festive season that I really must post… This one looks fab!

Most recent food phobia that I overcame was chilli

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:28:36 +0000

Thanks gaga! Chowders like these really are irresistible.

Scott: Please do give it whirl and let me know what you think. Maybe it’s even better!

The Duo Dishes: I’ve never tried clam chowders. Must. Go. To. Kitchen. Now.

kang: Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones that can eat all they like and never gain an ounce. If that’s the case I’m deeply envious of people like you. Anyway, you will definitely not fail if you try this recipe.

By: kang at LE

kang at LE — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:41:21 +0000

I never go on diet and I love fish chowder.

I think it’s because of the umami from the potatoes

Ditto Duo Dishes, fish chow recipes are a rarity, but great that I bumped into one cos Ive tried -but failed- to make a warm chowder for the winter months.

I will fail no more!

By: The Duo Dishes

The Duo Dishes — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:54:19 +0000

It’s rare that we seen fish chowders…always the lovely clam. This sounds so good!

By: Scott at Realepicurean

Scott at Realepicurean — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:18:28 +0000

My dad makes a mean haddock chowder but never gave me the recipe. Perhaps I’ll use yours!