Poached Cod In Saffron Broth

* Exported from MasterCook *

POACHED COD IN SAFFRON BROTH

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Fish Herbs

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
-----POACHING LIQUID-----
2 c Chicken broth -- low sodium
1 c Tomato juice
1 md Onion -- quartered
2 md Celery ribs -- cut into 2"
. pieces
1 md Carrot -- cut into 2" pieces
1 bn Parsley
1/4 c Tomato paste -- low sodium
1 lg Cube of fish bouillon
5 cl Garlic -- peeled
1/4 ts Ground saffron
-----COD-----
4 Codfish steaks -- 4oz each
1 c Leeks -- thinly sliced
1 md Green bell pepper -- julienned
1 md Tomato -- cut into wedges

1. In large Dutch oven, bring 2 cups water and
poaching liquid ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat to
low and simmer 45 minutes. Strain liquid into large
skillet and discard solids. Continue simmering liquid
until reduced to 1 1/2 cups.

2. Place cod, leeks, bell pepper and tomato in liquid;
bring to a simmer. Cover and poach 5-6 minutes, or
until cooked through.

3. To serve, divide liquid and vegetables equally
among 4 bowls. Cut cod into large pieces and divide
equally among bowls.



- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -