Just An Old Song Today

 

Of course it's just an open thread day.

My Thursday did not allow

Time for writing.

One thing I did manage today was 

Codfish Stew

a'la pbird

1. Saute' one large shallot, finely chopped, in a couple Tablespoons of olive oil.

2. Add two chopped stalks of celery, keep it on the mild saute'.

3. Add four smallish spuds, 1 inch cubes. Could have used more...

4. Add about a pound or so of codfish.  I used frozen and it was fine.

5. Add water to barely cover the contents of the pan. Bring up to simmer.

6. A bay leaf, salt but go easy. Pepper.

7. Add enough tomato sauce or paste to taste, make it look soupy red.

8. I used a couple of Tablespoons of liquid Dashi to brighten the flavor.  If all else fails a little MSG or chicken powder would help.

When it was all nicely done I mixed about a quarter cup of flour into a cup of light cream and stirred that in to give it body and richness. Continue on the simmer until the flour is cooked.

It was pretty rich.

I also made a small batch of biscuits.  No wonder I am sleepy!