German Simmered Cod with Vegetables Recipe

Serves/Makes: 6

Ingredients:

• 6 cod fillets or steaks, about 6-8 ounces each
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup aromatic vinegar
• 2 slices lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
• 2 peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 juniper berries
• 1 dash each of marjoram, thyme, and tarragon
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 medium onions
• 1 leek
• 1 bunch dill
• Salt to taste

How to cook German Simmered Cod with Vegetables:

• Rub the cod fillets with lemon juice and salt.
• Put water in a pan, add wine, aromatic vinegar, lemon slices, and spices and bring to a boil.
• Add the cod fillets and let simmer for 20 – 30 minutes.
• Cut onion into slices, peel carrots, and cut the leek into rings. Chop all three and sautee in olive oil for about 3 minutes. Then add a little water and boil for another 5 minutes.
• Place vegetables on a pre-heated plate. Remove the simmered cod from pot and place on top of vegetables. Garnish with lemon wedges and dill.
• Serve with mustard or horseradish sauce.

This recipe for German Simmered Cod with Vegetables serves/makes: 6

Main Ingredient: Cod 
Preparation Method: Poached/Simmered
Cuisine: German