Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 medium lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds fish fillets skinless
  • 2 large eggs well beaten
  • 1 x lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon matzo meal
  • 3 tablespoons water approximately

Method

  • To poach the fish, combine the water, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper in a large deep skillet.
  • Add the fish fillets, in one layer if possible.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil, then lower the heat and cover the skillet.
  • Simmer the fish for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it is just cooked through but not falling apart.
  • (If the fillets are thick, carefully turn them once during the poaching).
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fish to a deep serving dish.
  • Reserve the broth.
  • For the sauce, beat the eggs and lemon juice together in a medium bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cake meal and water to make a creamy paste.
  • Stir the paste into the egg-lemon mixture.
  • Then gradually stir in about 1/2 cup of the hot fish broth.
  • Stirring constantly, add all the egg-lemon mixture back into the hot fish broth and stir over low heat until the sauce has thickened.
  • Adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
  • pour the sauce over the fish.
  • Serve hot or, as is more customary, refrigerate the fish and the sauce and serve them chilled.