Rinse plaice under running water. In a large saucepan, make vinegar, water, onion slices, spices, and salt on 3 or automatic heat 9 to 12. Pour in the plaice, cook for 12 to 15 minutes on the off heat in the closed cooking pot. Carefully remove from the cooking pot, drain well and place on a platter to keep warm. Pour the gravy through a sieve, measure out a quarter l. For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour on 2 or automatic heat 4 to 5, sweat for 2 minutes while stirring, extinguish with gravy while stirring and bring to a boil.
Mix whipping cream and egg yolks, add to the hot, no longer boiling sauce. Cool the shrimps in a sieve, rinse, drain well and add to the sauce. Leave to stand for 5 minutes (do not do this). Season the sauce with the juice of one lemon, salt and freshly ground pepper. Cover plaice with a little bit of sauce, offer the rest separately. Rinse the lemon in hot water, cut into 4 slices, place them on the plaice and spread a little caviar evenly on top.
Recipe calendar of the Bochum public utility company
Tip: Cook only with high-quality spices – they are the be-all and end-all in a good dish!