Creamed Cod In White Sauce A Traditional Norwegian Classic In My Way Recipes

CREAMED COD IN WHITE SAUCE - A TRADITIONAL NORWEGIAN CLASSIC IN MY WAY.

Steps:

• You can use leftovers from pulled fish or if you have boiled potatoes. I think it is better to make a large portion of creamed cod in white sause and rather eat the remains of this fish. The origin of this dish comes from the Bergen area, but I think it has become common in large parts of the country. I have included some elements that may not be traditional, but which I think give this dish an even better taste and consistency. So here comes my version of Creamed cod in white sauce.
• Peel and cut the potatoes into 2-3 pieces. Boil tender in water and strain off the water.
• Fry the bacon in a frying pan and take care of the bacon fat. In this fat we will fry carrots and peas.
• Divide the fish into smaller pieces and soak for 5 minutes in salted water. Strain the water.
• Cut the carrot into cubes and fry in the bacon fat for 5 minutes. Add the peas and cook for another 3 minutes on medium + heat.
• To make the sauce, start by melting the butter in a saucepan. Add the chopped onion and cook over medium heat until the onion has become shiny and soft. Add flour and stir well. Now you should dilute with the milk. It is much easier to make the sauce if you heat the milk before you add it to the sauce. Bring to the boil and let the sauce boil while stirring for 5 minutes. Add salt, pepper, dill and mustard and taste.
• Boil eggs until hard-boiled and chop up the eggs. Now I have all the elements that will be included in my dish ready.
• Add the potatoes and eggs to the sauce, then take the carrot and pea mixture and mix in the sauce. Add the fish and carefully turn it over. Finish with crispy fried bacon.
• Now this delicious creamed cod in white sauce is ready to serve. This dish is very good and suitable for both young and old. Good luck.

CREAMY COD AND POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot of well-salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer gently until tender, about 20 minutes.
• While potatoes simmer, trim, bone, and cut the cod fillets across into 2-inch pieces.
• Drain potatoes well and return to the pot. Add a pinch of cayenne, salt, and 4 tablespoons butter. Mash until smooth.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease 2 individual-sized casserole or baking dishes with 1 tablespoon butter. Place both dishes on a baking sheet.
• Transfer about 2/3 cup of the mashed potatoes into each of the prepared dishes. Smooth out evenly and make a shallow depression with a spoon down the middle. Set aside.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a deep 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shallots in the hot butter with a pinch of salt until they just start to turn golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cream, lemon zest, and a pinch of cayenne, and bring to a simmer. Add cod and wait for the sauce to come back to a simmer. Cook for 1 minute, while basting with the sauce; turn and cook for 1 minute more.
• Pour in lemon juice and turn off the heat; stir for about 30 seconds.
• Divide the pieces of cod over the potato. Add enough sauce to just cover the fish and return the pan to the stove.
• Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the sauce reduces and thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in tarragon.
• Spoon the thickened sauce over the cod. Add a light dusting of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
• Bake in the center of the preheated oven until cod is cooked through and the sauce is browned and bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.