Boiled Cod - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 -4 cups water
1 -2 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon basil
3 lbs cod

Preparation

Combine water, salt, vinegar and basil in a large kettle and bring to a boil.
Add the cod.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 8 minutes.
Make sure to keep the water just below the boiling point to prevent the fish from falling apart.
Remove fish from water and place on serving platter.
Top with chopped parsley in melted margarine, or a hollandaise sauce.
Serve with boiled potatoes and carrots.