Creamed Salt Cod
I had an email from Joe asking me if I could find a creamed salt cod recipe. His grandma used to make it and she got the fish from wooden boxes at the market. The main thing you have to remember when preparing salt cod is to allow at least 24 hours - better 48 hours - to soak it. Change the water frequently and keep it covered or the whole refrigerator will smell of fish. Get a middle piece and when it's soaked, feel all along the fillet to remove any bones. It will be soft and pliant after soaking. Creamed Salt Cod Soak the cod as described above. Remove the bones and skin and pull the cod into chunks with your fingers. Put water into a pan to cover the cod. Bring to a simmer, put a lid on the pan and cook for about 30 minutes - the cod should be tender, but give it a bit longer if it's not. Make the sauce - melt the butter, stir in the flour and cayenne pepper. Cook over a low heat for about a minute, stirring all the time. Slowly add the milk - beat in a little at a time and continue to cook over a low heat, stirring constantly so that the sauce doesn't go lumpy. Cook the sauce for about 5 minutes - it should be fairly thick. Drain the fish and put it into the sauce and serve over creamy mashed potatoes.
There is a baked version of creamed salt cod. You cut your potatoes into small dice, parboiling them for about 15 minutes. Then you mix the whole lot together and pile it into an ovenproof dish. Bake at gas Mark 7 220C for about 30 minutes until it's all bubbly and golden tipped.
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