A Superior Receipt for Stewed Carp

Ingredients

• 1 whole carp
• strong rich gravy
• onion
• parsley roots
• allspice
• nutmegs
• cloves, beaten
• ginger
• equal parts port wine and vinegar
• coarse brown sugar
• lemon juice
• a little flour
• some gravy from the saucepan

Instructions

1. Clean the fish thoroughly and place it in a saucepan with strong rich gravy. Season with onion, parsley roots, allspice, nutmegs, beaten cloves, and ginger.
2. Let the fish stew very gently until nearly done.
3. While it finishes cooking, mix port wine and vinegar in equal quantities with coarse brown sugar, lemon juice, a little flour, and some of the gravy from the saucepan. Mix well.
4. Pour this sauce over the fish and let it boil until the gravy thickens.