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TO  BOIL  FISH
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TO BOIL FISH

5 ingredients 1 steps internet_archive
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

507
Calories
13g
Protein
1g
Fat
108g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon to 1 quart
  • 1 quart
  • a pinch of bread soda improves the red colour immensely
  • salt
  • vinegar

Directions

1

All fish, except mackerel and salt fish, should be put into boiling water in which salt and a few drops of vinegar have already been added in the proportion 1 tablespoon to 1 quart and \ teaspoon vinegar ; the vinegar keeps the flesh firm, and for salmon a pinch of bread soda improves the red colour immensely. Eight minutes to the pound and eight minutes over is the usual rule ; but cooks must use their own judgment, as much depends on the size and thickness of the fish ; never keep a fish hot in the water if it must be kept hot ; lift the drainer out of the water ; let it rest on the fish- kettle and lay a cloth over the fish ; the steam will keep it hot. When the fish is ready the flesh will have lost it clear colour, and will leave the bone easily, or may be tried with a skewer.

By Hamilton, Margaret · Recipe sourced from internet_archive

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