chuck's "fishy sauce"

Recipe by
Cindy McLaughlin
Fernandina Beach, FL

Contributed by: Chuck Farmer

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For chuck's "fishy sauce"

  • 3/4 lb
    leeks
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 lg
    potatoes, chopped
  • 3 c
    chicken stock
  • 2 c
    light cream or half & half
  • 1 c
    yogurt, plain
  • 1 dash
    tabasco
  • 1 bunch
    chives, chopped
  • 1 stalk
    asparagus, optional

How To Make chuck's "fishy sauce"

  • 1
    Strip outer portion of leek, wash well, slice in half lengthwise.
  • 2
    Heat the leeks and onions in butter "until transparent", don't brown.
  • 3
    Add potatoes and chicken stock, heat to boiling, then reduce to simmer. Cook uncovered until potato pieces are tender, about 30 minutes or so.
  • 4
    Puree the whole mess in a blender. Run through sieve, or old stocking if so inclined.
  • 5
    Add cream (Arf-n-arf) and tabasco, stir well.
  • 6
    Chill well.
  • 7
    Stir in yogurt just before serving. Float some chives on top.
  • 8
    On M/S FANTASY, they cut a thin (about a pencil width) asparagus tip into pieces about 3/8" long. Stir into the "fishy sauce". Tasted great.

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