Chef Anders Johnsson wants more people to dare to cook pikeperch themselves, aiming for it to become as natural to prepare at home as salmon, according to official sources. His latest project is a cookbook with full focus on pikeperch, created together with photographer Andreas Hylthén, to help more people discover the fish. The timing is no coincidence because it is currently perfect season for pikeperch, official sources indicate.
Professional fishermen are catching a lot of pikeperch now, and the price is good. Anders Johnsson advocates choosing locally caught fish instead of imported fish, with official sources noting he emphasizes supporting local fishermen. The pikeperch is a natural part of the food culture around Lake Hjälmaren, but in many homes, it is still rarely cooked, according to official sources.
One reason he highlights pikeperch is its versatility in cooking, according to official sources. The cookbook includes both simple everyday dishes and more advanced ways to prepare the fish, according to official sources. Pikeperch is a forgiving fish to cook, but there are some things to consider, according to official sources.