basics
Court Bouillon ( for poaching fish )
1.2L / 2 pints water or white wine and water mixed
1 carrot, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 bay leaf
4-6 black peppercorns
1-2 lemon slices
30ml / 2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
5-10ml / 1-2tsp salt
Put all the ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Cover and simmerfor 25-30 minutes.
Allow to cool if time allows. Either use as is or strain and
use.