This section is from the book "The Art Of Living In Australia", by Philip E. Muskett. Also available from Amazon: The Art of Living in Australia.
2 | Bream...... | 1s. |
2 | Tomatoes..... | ½d. |
1 | oz. Butter..... | 1d. |
1 | fagot of Herbs .... | 1½d. |
1 | Carrot..... | |
1 | oz. Flour..... | |
Pepper and Salt .... | ||
1 | Onion...... | |
1 | doz. Peppercorns .... | |
Lemon Juice ..... | ||
Total Cost - 1s. 3d. Time - One Hour.
Fillet the fish, put the bones in a saucepan, and just cover them with water. When they boil, skim well, and add the tomatoes sliced up, the peppercorns and vegetables; boil quickly without the lid for half an hour, then strain, rubbing the pulp of the tomatoes through with the liquor. Make a smooth sauce with half a pint of this liquor, the butter, and the flour; if the colour is not good add a few drops of cochineal. Fold the fillets of fish neatly, and bake in the oven with a little lemon juice, and covered with a buttered paper. Arrange them on a dish and pour the sauce over. Serve hot.
 
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