The Victorian Way

Discover what life was like in Victorian England, and uncover the history behind the real Avis Crocombe - head cook for Lord and Lady Braybrooke at Audley End House in the 1880s.

Curated by: English Heritage (102 videos)


Currently Playing: How to Cook Turbot — The Victorian Way

📖 Order your copy of Mrs Crocombe’s cookery book here: http://bit.ly/2RPyrvQ 📖 Lord and Lady Braybrooke are hosting guests for dinner. They've asked Mrs Crocombe to serve turbot - the most prestigious fish and a popular dish, particularly amongst royalty and aristocratic families. Plan a visit to Mrs Crocombe’s kitchen: http://bit.ly/2BtBzoO INGREDIENTS A whole turbot 1 lemon Salt 1 lobster with roe 50g butter 250ml velouté sauce or melted butter sauce Cayenne pepper Parsley (to garnish) METHOD Prepare the turbot. If not already done so by the fishmonger, gut and ensure it is washed thoroughly before being wiped dry. Then, trim off the fins with a pair of scissors, rub the fish all over with half of a sliced lemon, and place it in a turbot kettle (or large pan). To cook the fish, place the pan on the stove before adding fresh water and a handful of salt. Leave on the heat for 25 minutes. Remember that the fish will continue to cook a little longer once you've removed it from the water. To make the sauce, dice up the lobster and pound the roe. Put these ingredients in a pan, and add the butter, lemon juice, a pinch of cayenne pepper and the velouté sauce (or melted butter). Mix well with a wooden spoon. Once mixed, put the mixture through a sieve until it's smooth. Heat it up just prior to serving. For best results, once cooked the fish should be served straight away on a hot plate. Parsley can be used as an optional garnish. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://goo.gl/c5lVBJ FIND A PLACE TO VISIT: https://goo.gl/86w2F6 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://goo.gl/Un5F2X FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://goo.gl/p1EoGh FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://goo.gl/PFzmY5


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