
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). The desiccated is nice to use. Serve in the same dish it was baked in, placed on a small platter and covered with a fine napkin.
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Pick up a teacupful of salt codfish very fine and freshen
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Mix with two cups mashed potatoes, one pint cream or milk, two well-beaten eggs, half a cup butter, salt and pepper
Bake in an earthen baking dish from twenty to twenty-five minutes
Serve in the same dish, placed on a small platter, covered with a fine napkin
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Freshening (soaking) the salt cod removes excess sodium while rehydrating the fish's proteins, making it palatable and tender. The combination of eggs and cream creates a custard-like binding matrix that sets during baking, while the butter adds fat for richness and improved mouthfeel. The starch in mashed potatoes acts as a stabilizer, preventing the custard from curdling and creating a cohesive, creamy texture similar to a gratin.
The salt cod can be freshened up to 2 days ahead and stored in fresh water in the refrigerator, changing water daily. The entire dish can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead, covered tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerated; add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from cold.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in a 325°F oven for 12-15 minutes or until warmed through. The texture will soften upon reheating but remains flavorful. Not recommended for freezing as the custard may separate.
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The salt cod can be freshened up to 2 days ahead and stored in fresh water in the refrigerator, changing water daily. The entire dish can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead, covered tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerated; add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from cold.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in a 325°F oven for 12-15 minutes or until warmed through. The texture will soften upon reheating but remains flavorful. Not recommended for freezing as the custard may separate.