Nero Wolfe's Finnan Haddie (Smoked Haddock)
2 lb Finnan haddie (Smoked - Haddock) 1 c Milk 1 c Water 1/4 c Butter 3 tb Flour 2 c Heavy cream Black pepper to taste 1/8 ts Nutmeg 1 tb Chopped pimiento 4 Hard cooked eggs Bread ...
Ingredients
- 2lbfinnan haddie (smoked
- 1cup water
- 1/4cup butter
- 3tbsp flour
- 2cup heavy cream
- 1tbsp chopped pimiento
- 4hard cooked eggs
Directions
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2 lb Finnan haddie (Smoked - Haddock) 1 c Milk 1 c Water 1/4 c Butter 3 tb Flour 2 c Heavy cream Black pepper to taste 1/8 ts Nutmeg 1 tb Ch
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Drain and put into a large saucepan, covering with the milk and water
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Bring to a boil, remove from the heat and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes
- 4
When cooled, remove the skin and bones, reserving the stock
- 5
Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan
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Stir in the flour and cook over direct low heat until smooth
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Add the cream and 1 1/4 cups of the reserved stock
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continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is slightly thickened