1 lb cod fillet, skinned
1 cup savoury biscuit crumbs
8 oz onion, finely chopped
4 oz butter
1 lb peeled potatoes
1 pt milk
1 salt and pepper
2 tbsp chopped, fresh parsley
Directions
Cut the cod into 1-inch pieces. fry half the biscuit crumbs and onion
gently in 2 oz butter until the onion has softened.
cut the potatoes into half inch dice, put into a large saucepan with
the milk and boil gently for 10 minutes until the potato is just
cooked. Add the fish, onion mixture, the rest of the butter and
season generously.
Bring back to the boil and simmer for five to six minutes more until
the fish is cooked. To serve, spoon into bowls and serve with the
remaining crumbs and chopped parsley sprinkled over the top.
Source: Michael Barry, Yes! magazine
Servings: 4 servings
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