Cod with Mustard Sauce is a traditional Scottish recipe for a classic dish of cod poached in milk that's served with a sauce made from the poaching liquid that's flavoured with mustard seeds. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Scottish version of: Cod with Mustard Sauce.
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This is a traditional Scottish recipe that marries cod with mustard seeds.
Ingredients:
1 bunch of chives
1kg fresh cod
250ml milk
250ml water
sea salt, to taste
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp plain flour
4 tbsp mustard seeds, crushed
Method:
Line the base of a pan with the chives and set the fish on top. Cover with the milk and water and season to taste with the sea salt. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the fish and set aside to keep warm.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a separate pan and add the mustard seeds. Cook for a few minutes then stir-in the flour to form a roux. Add a little of the fish stock and whisk until thickened. Add some more of the fish stick then pour the sauce back into the original pan. Whisk to combine, return to a simmer then cook until the mixture starts to thicken.
Arrange the fish on a plate, pour the sauce over the top and serve immediately.