Brandade De Morue

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs salt cod fish
  • 12 slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick
  • olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 cup hot milk
  • 1/2 cup hot cream
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Cover cod with cold water and refrigerate 24 hours, changing water at least 8 times in that period to remove the salt from the fish.
  2. For croutons: Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400F.
  3. Arrange bread slices in singled layer on baking sheet.
  4. Brush tops with oil and bake until just beginning to colour, about 5 minutes.
  5. Rub tops of bread with halved garlic.
  6. Drain cod; cover with cold water in a large saucepan and bring just to simmer.
  7. Let simmer until cod is tender and just begins to flake, 8-10 minutes.
  8. Drain cod; break into small pieces.
  9. Transfer to processor.
  10. Add crushed garlic cloves.
  11. Combine hot milk and cream.
  12. With machine running, pour olive oil and milk alternately through feed tube, several tablespoonfuls at a time, and blend until smooth.
  13. Season with lemon juice, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  14. Mound brandade in center of platter.
  15. Surround with croutons, olives and parsley.
  16. Serve at room temperature.
  17. (can be prepared up to 3 days ahead).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

683 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16g 32% DV
Total Fat 47.3g 61% DV
Carbs 55.5g 20% DV
Fiber 14.6g 52% DV
Sugar 5.5g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10103.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1864mg 40% DV
Cholesterol 27.8mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 78.8mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 38.7mg 43% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 195.5mg 15% DV
Iron 15.8mg 88% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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