* Exported from MasterCook * BALUK PLAKKI Recipe By : Jewish Cookery by Leah H. Leonard Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Israeli Cooking Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 pounds cleaned fish --any firm-fleshed fish can be used 1/2 cup oil --can use vegetable shortening or butter salt to taste 2 large onions 4 large tomatoes --or 1 cup canned tomatoes, strained 1 cup boiling water parsley and/or fresh mint lemon wedges -- optional Prepare the fish as for broiling. Rub inside and outside with oil and salt ligh tly. Broil under low heat turbing when inner side is brown, then brown outer s ide. Place the fish in a long baking dish, cover with sliced onions and tomato es. Sprinkle lightly with salt and bake 20 minutes at 400°F. Then add 1 cup boil ing water and baste. Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer. Serve either hot or cold, ga rnished with parsely and/or fresh mint. Wedges of lemon may be added. Jewish Cookery by Leah H. Leonard Crown Publishers, 1986. Formatted by Andi , 3/12/98 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -