Creole Boiled Fish

Ingredients

 * 2-3 lb. fish
 * 1 qt. boiling water
 * 2 Tbs. vinegar or lemon juice
 * 1 carrot, sliced
 * 1/4 c. celery leaves
 * 1 clove garlic, sliced
 * 4 Tbs. tomato sauce
 * 4 whole cloves
 * 3 onions, sliced
 * 1 tsp. salt

Directions

 * 1) Clean and wash whole fish thoroughly. Lay sliced fish in wire basket.
 * 2) Heat water, vegetables, and seasoning to boiling point, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
 * 3) Add fish carefully, and simmer another 10–20 minutes, according to thickness of fish.
 * 4) fish is done when it can be pulled from bone.
 * 5) Place on hot platter and garnish as desired. Serve with fish sauce.