Spiritual Cod

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
2. 2
   Cook the cod in a pot of salted boiling water. When done, remove from pan, and remove skin and bones. Shred the remaining fish meat.
3. 3
   Set aside 275 milliliters of the cooking water.
4. 4
   In a pan, heat the butter.
5. 5
   Add the flour, and stir well
6. 6
   Slowly, add the cod cooking water, 275 millimeters of milk, and when mixture begins to thicken, add the cream.
7. 7
   Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
8. 8
   As soon as the mixture starts to bubble, turn off the heat.
9. 9
   In a bowl, place the bread, add milk, and let it soak.
10. 10
    Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Add onion and garlic, and saute without burning.
11. 11
    When half cooked, add the carrots, and simmer until carrots are done.
12. 12
    Add the cod, stir, and cook for few minutes.
13. 13
    Slightly squeeze the bread to remove excess milk, and crumble it into the pan.
14. 14
    Stir very well, and add half of the previously prepared sauce, stir, and correct the seasoning.
15. 15
    As soon as it begins to bubble, turn off the heat.
16. 16
    Grease a baking tray with olive oil, and place the cod in the bottom.
17. 17
    On top, spread the remaining sauce, and sprinkle with cheese.
18. 18
    Bake to gratin, for about 20 minutes.
19. 19
    Serve with a salad.