Fish Casserole is a dish made in Novgorod style.
Novgorod was considered one of the largest centres of the Rus.
Fish casserole is a wonderful dish that will make your dinner unforgettable.

Ingredients for preparation Fish Casserole:

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  • 1 large onion, cut into 1/8-inch slices
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 pounds fish fillets
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 pound Marinated Mushrooms
  • 3/4 pound fresh or canned Morello (sour) cherries, pitted
  • 4 Brined Cucumbers, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup canned pickle marinade
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Method:

  • Saute onions over moderate heat in 2 tablespoons butter for 8-10 minutes, or until pale golden.
  • Cut the fish fillets into 2 1/2- to 3-inch pieces and sprinkle with salt.
  • Set the baking rack at the top level of the oven (be sure you have room for the pot) and preheat the oven to 450F.
  • Grease a Dutch oven with 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and place the fish pieces on it.
  • Sprinkle each layer with the mushrooms, cherries, pickles, and sauted onions.
  • Melt the remaining butter and dribble it over the fish.
  • Bake the fish, uncovered for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the pickle marinade evenly all over the fish, cover, and place over moderately low heat on top of the stove.
  • Simmer for about 15 minutes.