method
1. Wash and dry the fish trimmings and place in a large saucepan.
2. Add the vegetables, water, peppercorns, cloves, bouquet garni and salt.
3. Bring slowly to the boil; skim if necessary. Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
4. Strain the stock through a fine sieve into a clean bowl and return to the heat.
5. Bring to the boil and boil hard for 10 minutes or until reduced by about half.
6. Cool quickly and refrigerate for up to days.
serving amount
makes 150 ml (1/4 pint)
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