A traditional recipe using freshwater fish and brandy. 1,5kg freshwater fish, such as carp,trout or eel 45 ml plain flour 50g butter 225g smoked bacon, cut into thin strips 4 shallots, very finely chopped 225g small onions 225g mushrooms, chopped 120 ml brandy 1 litre red wine 300 ml chicken stock 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 bouquet garni chopped fresh parsley, to garnish garlic bread, to serve Clean the fish, fillet and cut into slices. Coat with flour. Brown the fish, in a large pan, and set aside Add the bacon, shallots and onions and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes. Pour in the brandy. Add the red wine and simmer for a few minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the fish and keep hot. In a small bowl, blend the remaining flour with a little cold water and stir into the pan. Bring to the boil and cook for 5 minutes, then return the fish to the pan. serve garnished with chopped parsl...