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Happy Cod in Cream SauceCod, also called the beef of the sea, is healthy and lean; in Norway, they eat tons of it and we should too. It is low in calories, mild in taste and it can be prepared in multitude of ways. Dried, salted cod is packaged in a l-lb wooden box and can be found in the fresh meat section at your grocers. If they don’t carry this item, ask for it. This is the product you need if you want to make Bacalao, as well. Here is how to prepare the cod: Replace water and poach fish - strain and lift fish out with the fish spatula and add to finished sauce. Poaching is done by bringing a pot of water to a boil - turn heat down to medium, add fish. Remove with fish spatula when done. Add salt if fish is unsalted.
Ingredients: 1-lb. fish 3 cups milk 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 medium onion finely chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon oil 4 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg Freshly ground white pepper 2 fish bouillons A small dash cayenne pepper Salt to taste Cream Sauce/Béchamel Sauce: Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan low to medium heat. Add oil Add flour gradually and stir constantly Add finely chopped onions Add milk gradually and stir Add 1/2 cup dry white wine Add 1-2 fish boullions Add ground white pepper Add ground nutmeg Add a dash cayenne pepper Salt to taste Bring to a slow boil stirring constantly. Add fish to the sauce and bingo you can have a healthy Norwegian meal. Serve with green and yellow vegetables. Give sauce extra "zip" by adding chopped green onion or chives.
Foods of Norway after Happy Cod in Cream Sauce.
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