
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Very fine. Plain creamed codfish is very nice turned over dipped toast.
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Take a teacupful of freshened codfish picked up fine
Fry a sliced onion in a tablespoonful of butter
When it has turned a light brown, put in the fish with water enough to cover it
Add half a can of tomatoes, or half a dozen of fresh ones
Cook all nearly an hour, seasoning with a little pepper
Serve on slices of dipped toast, hot
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Freshening (soaking) salt cod rehydrates the dried fish while removing excess salt through diffusion, restoring a tender texture. The long, gentle simmer breaks down the fish's connective tissue while the onions and tomatoes create a flavorful braising liquid rich in glutamates. Butter provides fat-soluble flavor compounds that help marry the ingredients, while the toast serves as both a thickener (from starch absorption) and textural contrast to the tender fish.
The codfish mixture can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen. Prepare the toast fresh just before serving for best texture.
Store leftover codfish mixture separately from toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5-7 minutes. Toast should always be prepared fresh when serving leftovers.
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The codfish mixture can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen. Prepare the toast fresh just before serving for best texture.
Store leftover codfish mixture separately from toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5-7 minutes. Toast should always be prepared fresh when serving leftovers.