Fish Puree

Ingredients

• 4½ oz flounder fillet , skinned
• 6 peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ cup milk
• 2 medium carrots , peeled and diced
• 1¼ cups boiling water
• 1/3 cup frozen peas
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cheddar cheese , grated

Steps

1. Place the fillet, peppercorns, bay leaf, parsley, and milk in a saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the fish is cooked. Strain. Reserve the liquid, but remove the peppercorns, bay leaf, and parsley. Flake the fish using a fork, discarding any bones.
2. Put the carrots in a saucepan. Pour the boiling water in, and cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add in the peas, and cook for another 5 minutes. Drain, reserving the water.
3. Make the cheese sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour, then gradually whisk in the reserved cooking liquid from the fish.Bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in the grated cheese.
4. Place the drained vegetables, flaked fish, and cheese sauce in a food processor. Puree until smooth. Add some milk or some of the drained vegetable water if necessary. Serve.