Poached Cod In Saffron Broth
------------------------------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. |