Poached Cod

Photo: flickr user methTICALman

Ingredients

16 ounces fl Dry white wine

3 1/2 pints Of water

7 ounces Carrots, peeled and roughly diced

4 ounces White of leek, roughly diced

4 ounces Onions, roughly diced

2 ounces Celery, roughly diced

1 Clove garlic, unpeeled

5 sprg parsley

1 small Sprig thyme

1/2 Bay leaf

5 White peppercorns, crushed

3 Coriander seeds

6 ounces Potato, 1 medium, cut in large cubes

5 ounces Chicken stock, hot

2 tablespoons Chives, sliced

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a large saucepan, bring the white wine and the water to a boil.

Add the remaining ingredients, except for the salt, and allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and then strain through a fine sieve. Poach cod in liquid. Bring to a boil, not higher than 140 degrees for 10 minutes.

Place on top of Potatoes.

Yield 4 1/4 pints.

Chive potato sauce: Boil the potato in lightly salted water until done.

Strain and place potato in food processor. Add the hot stock in two additions. make sure to puree completely before adding second addition. Do not over mix. Add chives, salt and pepper to taste.