The Cook Book by “Oscar” of the Waldorf

Three thousand recipes from the maitre d'hotel of the Waldorf — the hotel kitchen that taught Gilded Age America how to dine, from beef tea to watermelon with champagne.

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Boiled Perch

Clean and scale the fish, leaving the roe and liver inside. Pour a small quantity of water in a fishkettle with a bunch of parsley, a little salt and pepper, and boil till the parsley is soft; then put in the fish with a lump of butter and boil slowly for ten or twelve minutes. When cooked, remove carefully, lay it on a hot dish, strain the cooking liquor over, and serve with a Dutch sauce.

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