How to Cook Fish by Myrtle Reed
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HOLLANDAISE SAUCE--I Beat half a cupful of butter to a cream and add gradually the yolks of two eggs well beaten. Then add the juice of half a lemon and pepper and salt to season. Place the bowl over boiling water and beat with an egg-beater until thick and smooth. Take from the fire and beat for a few moments. Be careful not to cook it too long. HOLLANDAISE SAUCE--II Put a bay-leaf and a chopped onion in two tablespoonfuls of tarragon vinegar, bring to the [Page 26] boiling point, strain and cool. Cook together two tablespoonfuls of butter and one of flour, add a half cupful of cold water, and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Take from the fire and add the yolks of two eggs beaten with the vinegar. Reheat for a moment, seasoning with salt and pepper, strain, and serve immediately. Lemon-juice may be used in place of the vinegar. HORSERADISH SAUCE--I Add half a cupful of freshly grated horseradish to a cupful of Drawn-Butter Sauce. Season with lemon-juice and beat until smooth. HORSERADISH SAUCE--II Prepare a Cream Sauce according to directions previously given, and add three tablespoonfuls of freshly grated horseradish and |
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