Cod cheeks
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Cod cheeks
I noticed our fishmonger had three or four cod's head, which I assume are for the cheeks. I assume they are cooked whole rather than having the fishmonger remove the cheeks.
If so, any knowledge, e.g. how to bake and how much you'd expect to pay, at least roughly?
Ta.
If so, any knowledge, e.g. how to bake and how much you'd expect to pay, at least roughly?
Ta.
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Re: Cod cheeks
I've always bought monkfish cheeks already prepared from the fishmonger - never the whole head as a D-I-Y - cod would be exactly the same just with a smaller head - you rarely see them on display tho' & have to ask for them - fishmongers prize them & are very secretive about having any - they are delicious, firmer texture than a fillet & cook very quickly - just dust with seasoned flour & fry quickly in a hot pan with oil&butter - they match very well with chorizo or lemon & caper sauce
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Re: Cod cheeks
If I bought a cod’s head it would be to make a fish soup, as LL says I’d expect the checks to be prepared and so,d ready to use
The “tongue” is also edible I believe
The “tongue” is also edible I believe
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Re: Cod cheeks
Having written the post above I Googled and found a recipe for roast cod’s head from Saveur, so probably ok
https://www.saveur.com/roast-cod-head-w ... er-recipe/
BUT I notice they expect you to have the collar aka shoulders attached to the head, so a chunk of meat behind the skull
There’s a reference in Parson Woodforde’s diary to eating a roast cod head and shoulders
https://www.saveur.com/roast-cod-head-w ... er-recipe/
BUT I notice they expect you to have the collar aka shoulders attached to the head, so a chunk of meat behind the skull
There’s a reference in Parson Woodforde’s diary to eating a roast cod head and shoulders
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Re: Cod cheeks
A case of 'Here's looking at you kid' then...……..
Re: Cod cheeks
I've always seen cod cheeks sold on their own. There's a large Asian community where I live and whenever I've seen them at the fish stall on the market, they nearly always ask if there are any heads, bones or skin going (usually expecting them for free!). I'm not sure what they're used for.
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Re: Cod cheeks
Me too, when I am able to go to the classy fishmonger again he often has cod cheeks.
I use them in fish stew.
I use them in fish stew.
Re: Cod cheeks
Well, the heads on the counter definitely didn't have shoulders attached, so if heads are there again I'll spend a moment asking about them.
In 2m queueing times, I can ask them to fillet fish and put it in the fridge, to let them serve others and fillet mine when time allows while I make myself scarce elsewhere for a few minutes.
I've never seen heads on sale before (albeit a small local shop), so maybe there's a shortage of other things to fill up the counter?
In 2m queueing times, I can ask them to fillet fish and put it in the fridge, to let them serve others and fillet mine when time allows while I make myself scarce elsewhere for a few minutes.
I've never seen heads on sale before (albeit a small local shop), so maybe there's a shortage of other things to fill up the counter?
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Re: Cod cheeks
Thinking about it, I’ve seen salmon heads a few times, I think they are mainly used for fish stock, there’s a Hugh F-W recipe
Re: Cod cheeks
A tasty treat from my Periplus "Food of Singapore".
As far as I recall, monkfish heads are removed before they reaches the counter because they are the size of a house and twice as ugly, so I'd assume the cheeks are removed in advance to save us having to look at the monstrous thing.
As far as I recall, monkfish heads are removed before they reaches the counter because they are the size of a house and twice as ugly, so I'd assume the cheeks are removed in advance to save us having to look at the monstrous thing.
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Re: Cod cheeks
My dad told me that Grandma used to buy cod's head & shoulders. I think it would have been stewed and served with parsley sauce and mash. It was probably quite a big thing in those days, they had four lads to feed - I never knew them to eat it when there was just her and Granddad..
I have eaten cod's tongues in the Faroes. Delicious.
I have eaten cod's tongues in the Faroes. Delicious.
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Re: Cod cheeks
BM - I suspect the cod your grandparents had were the big ones that disappeared in the early 60s? I remember when I was about 5 years old there would be a whole cod hanging up and it would be longer than my height, and probably heavier.
Sakkarin, your Singapore reference has reminded me of the Nonya fish head curry that turns up on so many foodie travelogues
https://www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/f ... PIdPjvf5-Q
Sakkarin, your Singapore reference has reminded me of the Nonya fish head curry that turns up on so many foodie travelogues
https://www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/f ... PIdPjvf5-Q
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