1 pack haddock or cod fillets
1 savoury pastry case (make or buy ready-made)
125ml / 4 fl oz white wine
Salt and pepper
1 bay leaf
20g / 1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp plain flour
185ml / 7 fl oz milk
2 beaten eggs
2 tbsp grated cheese
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1 Combine wine, salt, seasoning and bay leaf in pan, add fish and poach for 8-10 mins.
2 Remove fish, flake and set aside, strain liquid and boil to reduce to 1 cup and reserve.
3 Melt butter in a pan, stir in flour and cook 1-2 mins, gradually stir in milk and bring to the boil, stirring constantly and cook until thick.
4 Stir in reserved liquid, remove from heat and fold in eggs and fish.
5 Turn into pastry case and sprinkle with cheese - cook in moderately hot oven, 190C / 375F / Gas 5 for 25-30 mins.
6 Serve hot or cold with a green salad.
This works equally well with smoked haddock. |
