Salt cod brandade is a mainstay of Mediterranean mezze and a perfect party dip in winter months. Serve with plenty of crusty bread.
Salt cod brandade
WRITTEN BY:
Eileen
SERVES:
Serves 4
NUTRITION:
calcium and phosphorus
DIFFICULTY
Easy
TIME
30 Minutes minutes
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Method
1.
Put the milk, lemon zest and garlic into a saucepan. Bring to the boil over a medium heat. Remove from the heat, add the fish and set aside for 15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked.
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2.
Meanwhile, cook the potatoes and celeriac in a pan of salted boiling water, for 5-10 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
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3.
Mash the potato and celeriac, then beat in the butter, olive oil and enough of the poaching liquor to make a smooth mash.
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4.
Remove the fish from the pan. Chop half of the fish and beat it into the potato mixture; flake the remaining fish.
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5.
Spoon the brandade into a bowl, top with the flakes of cod and sprinkle over the parsley.
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Ingredients
1.
300ml/½ pint full-fat milk
2.
1 lemon, zest only
3.
1 garlic clove, chopped
4.
450g/1lb salt cod, soaked overnight and rinsed thoroughly several times
5.
225g/8oz celeriac, peeled, cubed
6.
225g/8oz potatoes, peeled, cubed
7.
100g/3½oz unsalted butter
8.
75ml/3fl oz extra virgin olive oil
9.
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, to garnish
