Gespickter Fisch (Larded Fish)

Ingredients :

• for this, a whole fish is required- either a small turbot, brill, cod, etc.
• a slice of larding bacon
• 3 or 4 onions
• salt
• pepper
• a garnish of vegetables

Method :

1. Cut the larding fat into very thin inch lengths, and lard one side of the fish neatly with a larding needle.
2. Lay the fish in a buttered tin, on sliced onions, dot with butter, season with salt and pepper, and cook slowly in a moderate oven, basting frequently.
3. When the fish is done lay it on a dish with the larded side uppermost, and either garnish ths dish with tha cooked vegetables, or serve them separately.
4. Mushrooms, whole truffles, or cauliflower, often accompany this dish.

Ingredients :

• for this, a whole fish is required- either a small turbot, brill, cod, etc.
• a slice of larding bacon
• 3 or 4 onions
• salt
• pepper
• a garnish of vegetables

Method :

1. Cut the larding fat into very thin inch lengths, and lard one side of the fish neatly with a larding needle.
2. Lay the fish in a buttered tin, on sliced onions, dot with butter, season with salt and pepper, and cook slowly in a moderate oven, basting frequently.
3. When the fish is done lay it on a dish with the larded side uppermost, and either garnish ths dish with tha cooked vegetables, or serve them separately.
4. Mushrooms, whole truffles, or cauliflower, often accompany this dish.