This section is from the book "The Art Of Living In Australia", by Philip E. Muskett. Also available from Amazon: The Art of Living in Australia.
1 | lb. Cold Roast Beef | 3d. |
8 | Tomatoes..... | 3d. |
1 | fagot of Herbs | ½d. |
Salt and Pepper | ||
1 | gill Gravy..... | 1½d. |
1 | oz. Butter..... | |
½ | teaspoonful Sugar .... | |
Toast...... | ||
Total Cost - 8d. Time - Half an Hour.
Slice up the tomatoes and put them into a saucepan with the butter, herbs, pepper, salt, sugar, and gravy. Stir about until it becomes quite a pulp; then rub through a sieve, season to taste, and let it get quite cold. Cut the beef into thin slices and lay it in a saucepan, pour over the cold sauce and let it get hot through, very slowly. Arrange on a hot dish, and garnish with fried sippets of bread or toast.
 
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