Boiled Fish Guyanese-style

Ingredients

 * 1 large piece of fish
 * salt and vinegar
 * water
 * parsley
 * lime
 * tomato sauce

Directions

 * 1) De-scale, wash and trim the fish.
 * 2) Separately, boil enough water to cover the fish, add salt and vinegar in the ratio of 1 tablespoon of salt and ½ tablespoon of vinegar (lime juice) to every quart of water.
 * 3) Put the fish into a boiling water and simmer very gently until cooked.
 * 4) For a large piece of fish, allow 10 minutes for every pound, and 10 minutes over on the whole.
 * 5) For small pieces, allow 15 – 20 minutes.
 * 6) Drain well and place on a hot dish.
 * 7) Decorate with slices of lime.
 * 8) Serve with butter or tomato sauce.