Poached Sole with Watercress an

Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Asian Flavors of Jean-Georges

By Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Published 2007

  • About

This soupy fish and noodle bowl is humble in presentation, but the mushrooms and fragrant fish stock add an exquisite sophistication. We like to add mussels, shrimp, or other seafood to make this a hearty one-dish meal.

Ingredients

Fish Fumet

  • ½ onion, sliced
  • 1 leek, trimmed, washed, and cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 1 celery stalk, cut into 2-inch le

Method

  1. To make the fumet: Put the onion, leek, celery, thyme, and bay leaf into a large square of cheesecloth. Wrap tightly and secure the sachet with kitchen string. Set aside.
  2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the bones and sweat until opaque, then add the lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and chile. Cook just until fragrant, about 30 s