Subj : Today in History - 1820
To   : All
From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Nov 19 2022 15:52:00

20 November 1820 - SPERM WHALE SINKS WHALING SHIP: An 80-ton sperm 
whale rams and sinks a whaleship, the Essex, from Massachusetts. Twenty 
crewmembers escape in open boats, but only five will survive the 
harrowing three months adrift; three others will be rescued off an 
island. Herman Melville will base his novel 'Moby-Dick' on this true-
life tale.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: 101 "Whaler" Fish Sandwich
 Categories: Seafood, Sandwiches, Sauces, Cheese
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      1 c  Whole milk
      2 lg Eggs
  1 1/2 c  Flour
    1/4 c  Yellow cornmeal
      2 tb Chopped parsley
      4    (6-8 oz) flounder filets
           Salt & pepper
      3 tb Oil
      4    Sesame-seed hamburger buns
      4    Leaves romaine lettuce
    1/2 lg Tomato; sliced
      4 sl Mild yellow cheese  (opt)

MMMMM---------------------TARTAR SAUCE (OPT--------------------------
    1/2 c  Mayonnaise
      2 tb Pickle relish
      1 tb Lemon juice
        ds Hot pepper sauce
 
  In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs. In
  another medium-size bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal,
  and parsley.
  
  Season the fish with the salt and pepper.
  
  Dredge the fish through the egg mixture, then coat it
  thoroughly with the flour mixture.
  
  In a large saut|- pan, immediately heat the oil over
  medium-high heat. When it is hot but not smoking, add the
  filets to the pan. Cook on one side until the batter is
  light golden brown, about 4 minutes. Carefully turn the
  filets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Using a slotted
  spatula, remove them from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  
  Meanwhile, whisk together the tartar-sauce ingredients (if
  using).
  
  Slice the buns and spread the tartar sauce (if using) on the
  insides. Place a filet on each bottom bun, then top with the
  lettuce, tomato, and cheese, if desired.
  
  Tip: When buying fish filets (or fish steaks), look for
  moist pieces with no dried edges or brown spots. Whole fish
  should smell like the ocean, not fishy, and should have
  clear eyes, red or pink gills, and glistening scales. And
  all fish should be springy to the touch, not mushy.
  
  Cookie | March 2006
  
  Yield: Makes 4 servings
  
  MM Format by Dave Drum - 02 April 2010
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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