Jewish cooks are no strangers to cod, but there’s a new cod in town.
Skrei cod is an exceptional variety that comes straight from the cold, clear water of Norway’s beautiful Lofoten Islands, and thus extends the choice available to kosher kitchens.
Sounding more like a reggae dance or one of those fiendishly difficult WIZO quiz questions, but to those in the know, Skrei is one of the best things to come out of Norway since Matt Groening (creator of The Simpsons). Indeed, it’s cod, but not cod as we know it.
It is a Nordic dream of a fish: sweet, bright white flesh with a supple texture scored by obvious fat lines that melt away during cooking and allows the fish to break into tender, opalescent flakes. Rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, it is both healthy, wholesome and versatile. It also has an amazing life history.
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