POACHED HADDOCK WITH CHEESE SAUCE

For this rainy weather, what is easier than this quick fish dish… and veggies hidden for the non-veggie eaters😏

4 haddock fillets/cutlets
2 cups milk
1 bay leaf
3 pimento seeds
1 teaspoon fish spice
1 tablespoon cake flour
1 table spoon butter
extra milk if needed
½ cups grated Cheddar cheese

Poach the fish in milk with bay leaf, fish spice and pimento.
Test with fork, when done remove fish to a serving dish.
Reserve the milk, remove bay leaf and pimento.
Make a béchamel sauce with the butter, flour and reserved milk, add the cheese, stir until melted and well combined.
Serve the fish and cheese sauce over rice and peas.

Recipe: Amanda Conradie
Photo: Elize de Kock