German cuisine incorporates sweet and sour flavors, and many dishes such as fish and sausage are often served with mustard or mustard sauces to accommodate the tastes of the culture. You can make your own German style fish at home and serve it with a homemade mustard sauce instead of ordering out at a restaurant. The mustard sauce infuses the codfish with flavor to surprise your taste buds.
Instructions
1. Combine 2 cups of water, 2 cups of vinegar, 1 medium sliced sweet onion, and 6 peppercorns in a skillet. Place it on the stovetop over high heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
2. Place 2 lbs. of cod fillet over the heated mixture in a single layer.
3. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow it to cook for 10 minutes. The fish will flake once it finishes cooking.
4. Place the fish on a warm platter so that it does not cool immediately.
5. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan. Once the butter melts add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour slowly. Mix the butter with the flour when you add it.
6. Add 3 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoons of sugar. Stir until all the ingredients mix well.
7. Remove the sauce from the stovetop. Add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and stir until the sauce has a creamy and smooth texture.
8. Pour the sauce over the codfish fillets and serve immediately.
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