Salt Cod Brandade, Faroese Style
A smooth mash of salted cod and potatoes, enriched with milk and butter and finished with lemon. Makes 2 servings; preparation and cooking times are estimates, and soaking takes 48 hours.
This version of brandade combines salted cod with potatoes and garlic: a Faroese-inspired preparation that draws on the local tradition of salting fish. The cod needs to soak ahead of time; the listed hands-on and cooking times are estimates.
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Alternatives by dietary restriction
Lactose-free milk
For lactose intolerance
It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.
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Allergens to consider in this alternative:
- Milk and milk products
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Method
- 01
Soak the cod
Place the salted cod in a container with cold water, using about three times the fish’s weight in water. Soak for 48 hours, changing the water a couple of times a day.
Ready to continue when: The fish is rehydrated and its flesh has softened.
2880 min - 02
Boil the potatoes
Peel the potatoes, cut them into pieces, and boil until tender. Drain.
Ready to continue when: A knife passes easily through the potato pieces.
- 03
Cook the cod
Remove the skin and bones from the soaked cod and dice it. Melt the butter in a saucepan and cook the shallot, garlic, and thyme for a couple of minutes, until the shallot softens. Add the milk and cod; gently poach for 2–3 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The shallot is soft and the cod has gently poached for 2–3 minutes.
5 min - 04
Make the brandade
Mash the potatoes. Fold in the cod and the shallot-and-garlic mixture, then gradually add the cooking milk until the mash is smooth. Stir in the lemon juice and taste before adding the pinch of salt.
Ready to continue when: The mash is smooth and cohesive, not overly wet, and seasoned to taste.
Ingredients
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