Salt Cod Bouillabaisse

Origin: Paris, France

Source: Auguste Escoffier, 1907

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cook the 125 grammes of onions, 70 grammes of white of leek and 25 grammes of garlic, all chopped, in 1 décilitre and a half of oil without letting them colour.
  2. Moisten with 1 litre and three quarters of water, season with 15 grammes of salt, 2 grammes of pepper and a pinch of saffron, and add 1 strong bouquet garni.
  3. Bring to the boil, add 4 large Hollande potatoes cut into thick rounds and cook 12 to 15 minutes.
  4. Add the salt cod, cut into large well-trimmed squares, and 1 décilitre of oil.
  5. Continue cooking over a brisk fire until cod and potatoes are thoroughly done.
  6. A few seconds before the end of cooking, throw in two strong pinches of chopped parsley.
  7. Dress in a timbale and serve at the same time slices of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and soaked with court-bouillon.

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