Shad Roe Salad.
Soak the roe in cold water 5 minutes then lay it carefully into a pan with 1 qt of boiling water, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon minced onion, ¹⁄₂ of bay leaf, 1 teaspoon of mixed whole spice and 2 tablespoon of lemon juice. Pour off the water, add cold water carefully so as not to break the roe. Add a piece of ice and when the roe is chilled and firm, dry it in a napkin. Divide it into long strips and then cut in slices. Serve on lettuce leaves pour French dressing over the whole.