1 dl (1/3 cup) pearl barley 1/2 large rutabaga 3 large carrots 1 large onion 500 g (18 oz.) small potatoes 1 3/4 liters (quarts) water 2 tsp. salt 1 kg (2 1/4 ponds) halibut or redfish fillets 1 tsp. 7% vinegar ground white pepper 1 Tbs. chopped parsley or chives
Instructions
1) Soak the barley in cold water overnight.
2) Simmer in the soaking liquid about 30 min.
3) Clean & peel rutabaga, carrots & the onion. cut into (6 mm) 1/4" dice.
4) Clean & peel potatoes. They should remain whole.
5) Bring the water to a boil & add salt.
6) Cook the potatoes about 15 min. Then add rutabaga & carrot cubes & the onion. Simmer until tender, about 10 min.
7) Cut the fish into large chunks & add.
8) Simmer until just barely done, 8 min. The fish should not flake.
9) Season with vinegar & pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.