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 | Mullet...... | 6d. |
½ | pint Vinegar..... | 2d. |
1 | gill Water..... | ½d. |
1 | fagot of Herbs .... | |
1 | doz. Peppercorns .... | |
Salt....... | ||
Total Cost - 8½d. Time - One Hour.
Wash the fish, dry them on a cloth, and rub them with a little salt. Lay them in a deep dish, put in the herbs and peppercorns, pour over the vinegar and water. Cover with a tin, and stand in a cool oven, and bake very slowly for an hour. Take them out and let them get quite cold in the vinegar, then lay them in a dish, and strain the sauce over. Garnish with sprigs of parsley.
 
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