Preparation

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Weigh and arrange all ingredients for use.

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First, crush the fish carcasses.

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Leave them to soak in a bowl with cold water for about 2 hours. Change the water occasionally until it runs clear.

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Peel and thinly slice the garlic. Wash the carrots, celery, leeks and onions and cut into small pieces.

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Pour the white wine and 1.75l water into a large pan. Bring to the boil and add the prepared vegetables.

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Add the fennel, pepper and bay leaf. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes.

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Place the carcasses in a sieve, drain and add to the stock.

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Boil for about 20 minutes, adding the herbs after 10 minutes.

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Carefully skim off the foam from the top.

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Finally pour the stock through a sieve lined with a muslin cloth.

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Drain well and season with salt.

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Serve with fish pieces and vegetable strips as an accompaniment.