560. LUTEFISK with BACON, CREAMED PEAS and BOILED POTATOES

makes 4 servings

6 lbs. lutefisk
2-3 tablespoons salt

To accompany:

1/4 lb. bacon

for Creamed Peas
300 ml dried peas
water
100 ml milk
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon salt

Set the oven for 200 C. Place the fish skin side down in a oven-proof dish. Sprinkle with salt. Cover with lid or foil. Cook for approximately 40 minutes.

Dice bacon, fry so that fat melts and bacon becomes crispy.

Soak peas over night. Boil peas in fresh water til soft. With milk and flur. Stir the peas into the roux. Cook for 5-6 minutes. Salt to taste.

Serve lutefisk with creamed peas, boiled potatoes, bacon fat, and crispy bacon. Salt, pepper, mustard placed at the table.


courtesy of: NTNU: Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet