*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       POACHED COD IN SAFFRON BROTH

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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.
 


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