Savoury Cod

Ingredients

Contains: egg, milk, wheat, fish (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 1 or more lbs. fresh cod
• ½ pint hot water
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 oz. butter
• 1 egg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 or 4 peppercorns

Also mentioned in the method: flour

Directions

1. Wash and dry the fish, then cut it into neat pieces.

2. Place the fish in a saucepan with hot water, salt, and peppercorns, and cook gently for 10 to 15 minutes until tender.

3. Remove the fish and keep it warm.

4. In another saucepan, melt the butter, then remove from heat and stir in flour until smooth.

5. Gradually add the fish water, removing the peppercorns, and boil for 3 minutes while stirring.

6. Let the sauce cool slightly, then beat the egg and add it along with the parsley, pouring it over the fish.