Fish Quiche

Fish Quiche
Serves 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 pack haddock or cod fillets or any white fish... monk?
• 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

Method

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.