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Danish New Year's Eve Cod Dinner

Cultural Context

Traditionally enjoyed in Denmark on New Year's Eve, this cod dinner reflects the festive spirit of the holiday. Families gather to celebrate with a meal that symbolizes prosperity and good fortune for the coming year. The dish showcases the importance of fish in Danish cuisine, particularly during special occasions. Today, variations exist, with some opting for different fish or sides, but the essence of the celebration remains the same.

DanishDKmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup fish broth
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons mustard
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
pepper
salt

cod

🥗Healthier: haddock

💰Cheaper: pollock

Haddock is lower in calories, while pollock is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Non-alcoholic wine provides flavor without alcohol.

1

Prepare the mustard sauce by melting 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of flour to the melted butter and stir until smooth, avoiding lumps.

3

Gradually add 1 cup of hot fish broth to the mixture, stirring continuously.

4

Add 1 cup of milk, adjusting the amount based on desired thickness.

5

Stir in 2 tablespoons of mustard, ensuring the sauce does not boil after adding the mustard to preserve flavor.

6

Season with pepper and adjust salt to taste, considering the broth already contains salt.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingtoasting

Equipment Needed

saucepan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fishdairy

Also Known As

Danish Cod DinnerNytaars Torsk

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