If you're looking for a simple, hearty, and comforting Canadian dish, Fish and Brewis is the perfect choice! 🍽️🔥 This traditional meal from Newfoundland combines salted cod 🐟 and soaked hard bread 🥖, usually served with fried onions 🧅 and "scrunchions" (crispy pieces of salted pork fat 🥓). It's an easy dish with bold flavors that bring warmth—just the way the East Coasters love it! 🌊❄️
Ingredients 📝
2 cups hard bread (Hard Bread) 🥖
2 pieces salted cod 🐟
¼ cup butter 🧈
1 medium onion, finely chopped 🧅
½ cup scrunchions (optional, but adds amazing flavor 😋)
Instructions 👨🍳👩🍳
1. Prepare the Bread 🥖:
Soak the hard bread in cold water overnight until fully softened. 🌙💧
2. Prepare the Fish 🐟:
Place the salted cod in a bowl of cold water and let it soak for 12-24 hours, changing the water several times to remove excess salt. ⏳
Then, boil the fish until tender and break it into medium-sized pieces. 🔥🍽️
3. Prepare the Scrunchions 🥓 (if using):
In a pan over medium heat, fry the scrunchions until golden and crispy 🏆, then add the chopped onion and cook until softened. 😍
4. Serving 🍽️:
Drain the soaked bread and heat it with butter for a rich, warm flavor. 🧈✨
Gently add the fish and mix everything carefully. 🥄
Serve hot with scrunchions and fried onions on top, and enjoy this authentic Canadian dish! 😋🔥
This dish is not only delicious but also a cherished part of Newfoundland’s history and culture. 🇨🇦 Try it, and you’ll see why it has remained a favorite for generations! 💙👵👴
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