Fish A La Paris Recipe

Instructions

1. Cut any good, firm fish into small pieces, dredge with salt, pepper, and flour, and fry until brown in butter.
2. Turn into a pot containing a pint of boiling water and half a teacup of vinegar.
3. Add a finely chopped onion, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and a teaspoon each of ground mace, cloves, and allspice.
4. Cover closely, and simmer for an hour.
5. Serve very hot, and garnish with sweet fennel.