Hot Skate Salad

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Cut apples into quarters. Cut away and discard peeling, core and seeds. Cut the quarters crosswise into thin slices. There should be about 2 cups.

2. Step 2

   Drop tomatoes into boiling water, and let stand 9 seconds. Drain and peel them. Cut tomatoes lengthwise into quarters. Press out and discard seeds and soft inner pulp. Set seeded portions aside.

3. Step 3

   Arrange skate wings in one layer in a skillet or casserole, and add the 4 cups of cold water, vinegar, thyme, bay leaf, parsley, salt and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Divide each skate wing into large bite-size pieces and put pieces in a bowl. Discard the cooking liquid and spices. Add apples, tomatoes and reserved egg sauce from Chinese cabbage salad recipe, and blend.

5. Step 5

   Arrange equal portions of Chinese cabbage salad on each of four large plates. Top with equal portions of hot skate salad and serve.