Slatit Hout

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
2. 2
   Then drain, peel, and cut into 1-inch pieces.
3. 3
   Poach the fish in boiling salted water for 58 minutes, until it just begins to flake when you cut into it with a pointed knife.
4. 4
   Drain, let it cool, and flake it into largish pieces.
5. 5
   Beat the oil and lemon juice with a little salt and pepper and pour over the fish and potatoes in a serving bowl.
6. 6
   Add the rest of the ingredients and mix gently.
7. 7
   Add 2 ounces salted anchovies (chopped) and 6 green or black olives or 4 or 5 thinly sliced pickled gherkins.
8. 8
   In the dressing mix 1 teaspoon ground cumin or 1/2 teaspoon harissa (page 464).