Cod in winter vegetables--a piece of polish christmas tradition

Ingredients

• 4 - 6 half pieces of cod fillet
• 1 medium onion
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1 cup grated celery root
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 tbsp grape seed oil
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• salt and pepper

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Preparation

• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan.
• Salt and pepper fish and fry each side for about 2-3 minutes, until gold.
• Take the fish off the pan and put aside.
• Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry onion until soft and transparent.
• Add carrot and celery and saute on a small heat for about 10 minutes, until soft.
• To soften the vegetables add tomato paste and two tablespoons of water.
• Season with salt water, nutmeg and let it cook for another 5-10 minutes.
• Transfer the fish back to the frying pan and cover it gently with vegetables.
• Let it absorb the sauce for couple of hours. Serve cold with bread.