Norwegian Fiskegrateng Fish N Macaroni Au Gratin Food

NORSK FISKEGRATENG (FISH AU GRATIN)

Steps:

• Flake the poached fish into a well greased baking dish.
• In a small saucepan, melt margarine, and add 1/2 cup flour.
• Gradually add the milk, salt, pepper and the beaten eggs.
• Beat thoroughly until smooth and lump-free.
• Pour over fish and top with a layer of buttered bread-crumbs OR grated cheese.
• Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 45 minutes.

NORWEGIAN FISKEGRATENG; FISH 'N MACARONI AU GRATIN RECIPE

Steps:

• Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a large pot, cook macaroni according to the package, or slightly less to keep the pasta a little bit on the firm side. Drain, pour into a bowl and set aside.
• Rinse fish. In the same pot, gently simmer fish in lightly salted water for 5-10 min. until flaky. Drain, keep the fish in the pot and break into bite sized pieces with a fork. Set aside.
• Separate the eggs, set aside and allow to come to room temperature.
• Melt butter in a medium sized heavy sauce pan. Add flour, whisk until smooth, and cook for a couple of minutes.
• Pull away from heat, add milk, egg yolks, and spices, and whisk well until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat until thickened, stirring often with a whisk to keep lumps from forming. Set aside.
• Whip egg whites with an electric mixer until very stiff peaks form. Set aside.
• To assemble the casserole, combine macaroni and 3 cups of the sauce together with the fish in the large pot. Save the rest of the sauce for serving with the casserole later.
• Very gently fold the egg whites into the fish mixture with a rubber spatula until mostly mixed but not entirely. Some little bits of egg white should still be seen.
• Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, and top with the crumbs or crushed crackers.
• Bake at 400° F for 40 min. until golden brown and set.