y Page C4, August 8, 1979- North Shore News Delegates attending the closing banquet of the 1979 €annual meeting of the Fisheries Council: of Canada were delighted with the entree chosen by Chef Scholz of Calgary's Four Seasons hotel. Pacific Salmon, perfectly prepared in a flavourful poaching liquor, was served under Satiny smooth, slightly . n. Here’s Chef Scholz’ recipe, revised for the ~ convenience of home cooks, along- with a dessert suggestion, Strawberry Calypso; that will end the meal on a suitably elegant | note’ and makes use of the ege whites remaining from the sauce preparation. Timing is the key to success with this salmon recipe. It is important. that the fish not be overcooked _and that Sauce Choron be served warm and freshly made. All utensils should be collected and all ingredients measured out in advance of preparation. Important timing tips are: © Allow about 15 minutes to prepare the sauce. ® Poach the salmon ac- cording to the Magic 10 Minute Rule. Measure fish at thickest point and poach 10 minutes per inch if fresh or fully thawed; 20. minutes per inch if cooked from the solidly frozen state. i" POACHING LIQUID 1 small onion, sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced 2/3 cup white wine 1-1/3 cups water 1 bay leaf ‘4 teaspoon pickling spice ‘4 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper SAUCE CHORON nf cup white wine cera tablespoons. tarragou— ’ vinegar 1 teaspoon finely chopped onion ‘“% teaspoon fried tarragon leaves 2 peppercorns, crushed or 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper 3 egg yolks, beaten “ pound butter, melted 1"A teaspoons tomato paste C HMurchie’s ? Ginca +094 PER T HAG Seo’ IS HERE Never Bitter Only Better Taste the Difference ne to delight company ‘S$steaspoon lemon juice Binth cayenne pepper Salt To poach salmon: Place poaching liquid ingredients in frying pan large enough to accommodate salmon steaks in single layer. Bring liquid to the boil, reduce heat and fy simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Strain through a. Secu sugar : fine. sieve: Returr “st Juice of 2 limes, strained liquid to poaching pan. Place salmon steaks in liquid and simmer gently until fish - , flakes when prodded with a fork (allowing approx. 10 minutes per inch thickness of fish). To prepare Sauce Choron: Place first 5 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil and continue to boil about 3 minutes until mixture is reduced to measure about % cup. . Strain into top of double boiler placed over hot, but not boiling water. (If water boils sauce may separate during preparation.) Add beaten egg yolks and stir briskly with wire whisk * until light and fluffy. Add melted butter very gradually, whisking con- stantly as sauce thickens. When sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, remove from heat and stir in tomato paste and lemon juice. Add cayenne pepper and salt to taste. To serve: Place poached salmon steaks on warm serving plate. (Poaching liquid may be frozen for later use as soup or sauce base or for poaching.) Drizzle some warm sauce over steaks and garnish as desired. Serve remaining sauce separately. Nicely accompanied by parslied potatoes, steamed asparagus or green beans, followed by Strawberry Calypso. Donuts and Coffee Thurs YOU’RE INVITED! By the new management of Hanson’s BAKERY to sample our opening specials; Danish Pastry . Po & Sat, Just a few short steps from \ Lonsdale at 132 West 16th 988-1243 STRAWBERRY - CALYPSO . 4-6 servings 2 pounds fresh strawberries, cleaned and hulled — 4-6 tablespoons rum 3 teaspoons sugar 3 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons powdered 3 egg whites % ege whites cup whipping cream, whipped Slice “% pound of the strawberries and -place equal | amounts in bottom. of in- dividual serving glasses or dessert nappies. Mix rum with 3 teaspoons sugar and pour over sliced strawberries. Set aside. WOW THEM AT HOME with this winning recipe for salmon specially revised for the convenience of home cooking. Tempting Strawberry _Calypso makes a perfect follow-up for this elegant dinner. Chop remaining strawberries and puree in electric blender. Pour water into a bowl and sprinkle gelatine over. Place half of the pureed strawberries into a saucepan with 2/3 cup Sugar, gelatine and lime juice. Stir over low heat until sugar and gelatine have dissolved. Do not allow > mixture to boil. Remove from heat, add remaining strawberry puree and set aside until mixture cools and begins to thicken. Meanwhile, whisk egg whites until stiff; add % cup sugar and whisk again until thick. Fold egg whites and ‘whipped cream _ into strawberry mixture, blen- ding well. Pour over sliced Strawberries in ~ serving glasses. Refrigerate to chill. Phil Calla invites you to steal a meal! k:lobster | : mazing! 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