Potato and Cod Pie
Main Dishes • Russian
Description
Potato and Cod Pie
Ingredients
- Milk 25 fl oz
- Leek 1 piece
- Onion 1 head
- Celery salt ½ piece
- Parsley 3 stems
- Chopped Sage Leaves 1 tablespoon
- Green peppercorns 3 pieces
- Bay leaf 1 piece
- Cod fillet 25 oz
- Hot smoked pink salmon 5 oz
- Salad Potatoes 0 lbs
- Butter 12 tablespoons
- Cream (40%) 5 fl oz
- Wheat Flour 5 oz
- English Dry Mustard 1 tablespoon
- White Pepper (whole) to taste
- Cheshire Cheese 5 oz
- Salt to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
In a medium pot, combine the milk, chopped leek (white part), onion, celery root, parsley stems, black pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 20 minutes.
Step 2
Strain the milk and pour it back into the pot. Cut the fresh cod fillet into pieces 5 cm wide and the smoked cod into pieces 3.5 cm wide. Add the cut cod to the milk, place over medium heat, cover, bring to a boil, and simmer on low heat for 7-8 minutes. Strain and reserve the milk. Place the cod in a bowl and cover.
Step 3
Meanwhile, peel the potatoes, cut them into quarters, and boil in a large pot of salted water until tender (about 25 minutes). Drain the water, return the potatoes to the pot, and let them sit for about 20 minutes to dry. Add 8 tablespoons of butter, cream, salt, and pepper to taste, and mash into a puree. Cover and set aside.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
Step 5
Melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon for about 4 minutes, without waiting for the mixture to turn golden. Gradually pour in the strained milk, stirring to avoid lumps. Return to the heat, add the mustard, 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Pour the sauce into a baking dish and mix with the fish.
Step 6
Spread the potato puree evenly over the cod, and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese. Bake until golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes. If your oven has a broil function, turn it on for the last 2-3 minutes to brown the top layer.
Step 7
Serve on plates and garnish with the remaining parsley.
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