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Brandade de morue

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Brandade de morue

the most iconic dish of Occitan cooking, born as a way of keeping salt cod and turned into a dish for feast days

4 peopleserves
7 ingredientsin all
6 stepspreparation
FranceWhere it comes from
preparation

How it is made

Quantities are for 4 people. The steps are in the order you do them.

  1. if the cod is not already desalted, keep it in cold water for 24 hours changing the water several times, then simmer it for 15 to 20 minutes until tender
  2. drain it and remove every bone, the flesh must be perfectly clean
  3. warm the milk with the crushed garlic over a low heat, add the flaked cod and stir
  4. add the oil a little at a time, stirring, until the cream is smooth
  5. season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, taste and adjust
  6. serve warm with toasted bread, a thread of oil and fresh parsley