Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb Lutfisk 1 c Slaked lime 2 qt Oak or maple ashes MUSTARD SAUCE: 2 tb Butter ds Of pepper 3 tb Flour 3 c Fish stock 1/2 ts Salt 1 tb Prepared mustard Directions:Saw fish into 3 parts, clean thoroughly and place in a wooden bowl or pail. Add water to cover and set in a cool place for 5 to 6 days. Change water each day. Remove fish and thoroughly clean wooden bowl. Make a solution of water, lime and ashes and allow to stand overnight. Drain off clear liquid and pour over soaked fish, set in a cool place for 7 days. When fish is soft, remove from solution, scrub bowl well and soak fish for several days in cold clear water. Cook in boiling salted water at simmering temperature for about 20 minutes. Drain well and serve. MUSTARD SAUCE: Melt 1 1/2 T. butter, blend in flour, salt and pepper, add fish stock gradually, stirring constantly until thickened then cook for an additional 3 minutes. Add mustard and remaining butter. Serve with boiled lutfisk, haddock or cod. |