Anchovy Thickened Stewed Haddock

Ingredients

• 2-3 small haddocks or similar fish
• 1 quart water
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 anchovy
• 1 bunch sweet herbs
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• Cloves or onions to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. 1 Clean the fish by cutting off heads, tails, and fins. Place them in a pot with 1 quart of water, the anchovy, sweet herbs, and spices.
2. 2 Stew the fish for 15 minutes, then skim the surface to remove impurities.
3. 3 In a separate bowl, roll butter into flour to create a paste. Stir this into the hot cooking liquid to thicken it.
4. 4 Return the fish to the thickened sauce. Add chopped parsley and cloves or onions, then simmer gently until heated through.