Cuisine : Suassaat - How to prepare traditional Greenland dish

 

Suassaat is a traditional Greenlandic dish made with fish and various other ingredients. Here's a detailed step-by-step guide to preparing Suassaat:

### Ingredients:

- 500g fish fillets (salmon, trout, or Arctic char)

- 2 onions, finely chopped

- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced

- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced

- 1 leek, cleaned and sliced

- 2 tablespoons butter

- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

- 1 liter fish or vegetable broth

- 1 cup milk

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Fresh herbs (such as dill or parsley) for garnish (optional)

### Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Fish:**

   - Clean and debone the fish fillets.

   - Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces.

2. **Sauté Vegetables:**

   - In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.

   - Add chopped onions, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, and sliced leek.

   - Sauté the vegetables until they start to soften.

3. **Make Roux:**

   - Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir to create a roux.

   - Cook the roux for a few minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.

4. **Add Broth and Milk:**

   - Gradually pour in the fish or vegetable broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

   - Add the milk and continue stirring until the mixture thickens.

5. **Incorporate Fish:**

   - Add the bite-sized fish pieces to the pot.

   - Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. **Simmer:**

   - Allow the Suassaat to simmer over low heat until the fish is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. This may take about 15-20 minutes.

7. **Check Seasoning:**

   - Taste the Suassaat and adjust the seasoning if needed.

8. **Serve:**

   - Ladle the Suassaat into bowls.

   - Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Suassaat is traditionally served warm and can be enjoyed as a comforting and hearty meal in Greenland.