Creamed Salt Codfish

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FishThe Plain Sailing Cook Book

Ingredients

• ½ pound salt codfish
• 1 cup White Sauce No. 2

Utensils

• 2 forks
• Strainer
• Tablespoon
• Saucepan

Directions

1.

Soak the fish overnight in cold water.

2.

Shred the fish with two forks, removing the skin and bones.

3.

Put the shredded fish in a saucepan of boiling water, reduce the heat, and let simmer gently for ten minutes.

4.

Pour the cooked fish into a strainer, and with a spoon press out all water.

5.

Make White Sauce No. 2, in accordance with the directions.

6.

Add the fish to the White Sauce, mix well, and reheat.

Remarks

Creamed Codfish is usually served on a platter garnished with bits of buttered toast, slices of hard-boiled egg, or slices of lemon.

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