Creamed cod in white sauce - A traditional Norwegian classic in my way.
This is a very good, child-friendly and traditional Norwegian fish stew.
Ingredients
White sauce to the fish
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 pcs onion
- 2 tbsp wheat flour
- 6 dl milk
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
Ingredients to the fish
- 4 pcs egg
- 8 skiver bacon
- 12 pcs small boiled potatoes
- 4 pcs carrot
- 200 gram green peas
- 500 gram cod
You can use leftovers from pulled fish or if you have boiled potatoes. I think it is better to make a large portion of creamed cod in white sause and rather eat the remains of this fish. The origin of this dish comes from the Bergen area, but I think it has become common in large parts of the country. I have included some elements that may not be traditional, but which I think give this dish an even better taste and consistency. So here comes my version of Creamed cod in white sauce.
Step 1
Peel and cut the potatoes into 2-3 pieces. Boil tender in water and strain off the water.
Step 2
Fry the bacon in a frying pan and take care of the bacon fat. In this fat we will fry carrots and peas.
Step 3
Divide the fish into smaller pieces and soak for 5 minutes in salted water. Strain the water.
Step 4
Cut the carrot into cubes and fry in the bacon fat for 5 minutes. Add the peas and cook for another 3 minutes on medium + heat.
Step 5
To make the sauce, start by melting the butter in a saucepan. Add the chopped onion and cook over medium heat until the onion has become shiny and soft. Add flour and stir well. Now you should dilute with the milk. It is much easier to make the sauce if you heat the milk before you add it to the sauce. Bring to the boil and let the sauce boil while stirring for 5 minutes. Add salt, pepper, dill and mustard and taste.
Step 6
Boil eggs until hard-boiled and chop up the eggs. Now I have all the elements that will be included in my dish ready.
Step 7
Add the potatoes and eggs to the sauce, then take the carrot and pea mixture and mix in the sauce. Add the fish and carefully turn it over. Finish with crispy fried bacon.
Step 8
Now this delicious creamed cod in white sauce is ready to serve. This dish is very good and suitable for both young and old. Good luck.
