Brandade with escabeche is a classic French dish that combines the richness of salt cod with the tangy flavors of escabeche, a Spanish marinade. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal, and it can be easily adapted to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious and memorable brandade with escabeche.
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BRANDADE
There are certain things that if I see on a menu, I will almost always order them, and brandade is one of those things. This amazing dish from the south of France can be made many different ways, but it's usually some sort of combination of salt cod, potato, garlic, and olive oil. This should always be baked and eaten piping hot, ideally with some homemade crostini.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood
Time P1DT1h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish and set dish on a baking sheet.
- Rinse salt cod under cold water, transfer to a sealable container and cover with several inches of cold water. Soak cod in the refrigerator, changing the water every few hours, for 24 to 36 hours. Remove cod from water and cut into evenly-sized pieces.
- Stir cod, milk, thyme, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper together in a pot over medium-high heat. Cook until fish begins to flake; 7 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain; reserve cooking liquid and transfer fish to a bowl.
- Place potatoes and garlic in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
- Mash cod, a few splashes reserved cooking liquid, and lemon zest together in a bowl. Pour in remaining reserved cooking liquid and potatoes; mash until desired consistency is reached. Stir in 1/2 of the olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth. Add remaining olive oil and blend until smooth. Season with salt. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Spread creme fraiche over the top and score the top with a spoon to create a crisscross surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 20 minutes
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1337 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
BRANDADE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put the cod in a large bowl and cover it with cold water. Let it soak for 24 hours, changing the water often.
- Put the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water and simmer about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Drain. Keep warm.
- Meanwhile, drain the soaked cod and place in a saucepan. Cover with water and add 1/4 cup of the milk, the onion, bay leaf and parsley sprigs. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 3 minutes or until the fish is cooked. Drain well. Carefully remove the bones and skin if necessary.
- In another saucepan, blend the remaining 1 cup milk and the cream. Warm it over low heat. In another saucepan, warm the oil.
- Combine the potatoes and garlic in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat at low speed. Add the flaked cod and beat at a high speed.
- Alternately add the milk mixture and warm oil until all are used. Beat in the nutmeg, cayenne, salt only if necessary and pepper. Stir in the truffles and serve with croutons.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 525, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 5346 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ESCABECHE
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time P2DT45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Season fish with salt and pepper, and dust with flour. Heat a skillet and add canola oil to it. Saute the fish until brown on both sides. Remove from the pan and place in a deep pan.
- Remove some of the canola oil from the saute pan, and lower the heat to low, add all the vegetables and cook until soft and translucent. Add the ketchup and cook 1 more minute.
- Remove from the heat and add all other ingredients, except the avocado. Cover the fish with all ingredients and allow to cool to room temperature. Cover and place in refrigerator for 2 days. Serve with avocado slices.
BRANDADA
Categories Garlic Potato Appetizer Cod Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse salt cod under cold water. Place in medium bowl. Cover salt cod with cold water and refrigerate 12 hours, changing water occasionally.
- Drain salt cod. Place in medium saucepan. Cover salt cod with fresh cold water and add bay leaf. Bring just to boil. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. Drain salt cod. Remove any skin and bones. Transfer cod to processor and flake finely.
- Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender. Drain. Force through ricer into large bowl, or transfer to large bowl and mash with fork. Mix in cod.
- Pour oil into heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Discard garlic. Using large fork, gradually work oil into cod potato mixture. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
- Line platter with lettuce. Mound brandada in center of platter. Sprinkle with parsley. Surround with tomatoes, olives and bread.
BRANDADE
A mixture of salt cod and olive oil, this has its origins in France, Italy, and Spain.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time P3DT45m
Yield Makes 4 1/2 cups brandade
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak cod, skin removed, in water, covered and refrigerated, for 3 days (change water twice daily). Drain, and cut into small pieces. Simmer milk, cream, garlic, and potatoes until potatoes are fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add salt cod, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Reserving 1 cup liquid, transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add olive oil in a slow, steady stream, stirring until mixture is almost smooth, and adding liquid if needed. Season with salt to taste, and drizzle with oil, if desired. Serve with warm bread.
BRANDADE
Provided by Alex Witchel
Categories dinner, main course
Time 40m
Yield About 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place garlic on a square of foil, rub with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to coat it, and wrap securely in foil. Roast until cloves are soft, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool, remove cloves from their skins, then mash cloves with a fork.
- While garlic roasts, prepare potatoes and cod: Place potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water, and boil until tender, about 20 minutes. Place cod in a saucepan, add onion, and barely cover with milk. Place over medium-low heat and simmer until cod flakes easily, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove cod with a slotted spoon, transferring it to a plate to cool; leave milk at a very low simmer.
- Drain potatoes; remove onion from milk and discard. Return potatoes to pot and mash them. Immediately and quickly break eggs into hot potatoes and stir vigorously until fully incorporated. Beat in 2 or 3 tablespoons simmering milk until mixture is very thick and smooth. Add one tablespoon olive oil, or as desired, for flavor and texture. Add garlic (it may not all be needed) and salt and pepper to taste.
- Shred cooled cod as finely as possible, and add to potato mixture. Adjust milk, oil, garlic and salt and pepper as desired. Add parsley and mix well. Mound in a shallow serving bowl or on a platter. Serve at room temperature with matzo, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 172, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 2305 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BRANDADE DE MORUE CANAPES
Categories Milk/Cream Food Processor Fish Pepper Potato Poach Roast Cocktail Party Bastille Day Chill Gourmet
Yield Makes about 60 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the brandade de morue:
- In a ceramic or glass bowl let the salt cod soak in cold water to cover, changing the water several times, for 24 hours and drain it. In a kettle poach the cod in simmering water to cover for 25 minutes, or until it flakes easily when tested with a fork, drain it in a colander, and refresh it under cold water. Pat the cod dry and break it into pieces. In a skillet cook the onion in 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is soft and let it cool. In a food processor puree the onion mixture, the garlic and the cod until the mixture is smooth, with the motor running add the remaining 1/3 cup oil in a stream, 1/2 cup of the cream, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste, and puree the mixture until it is smooth. The brandade de morue may be made 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled. If desired, thin the brandade with the remaining 2 tablespoons cream.
- On oiled baking sheets arrange the potatoes, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, without touching, drizzle them with the oil, and roast them in a preheated 400°F. oven, turning them once, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until they are tender, slightly crisp around the edges, and pale golden. Transfer the potatoes to paper towels to drain. Arrange the potato slices on a platter, top each slice with a dollop of the brandade, and top the brandade with the roasted red pepper.
- To roast peppers
- Using a long-handled fork char the peppers over an open flame, turning them, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the skins are blackened. (Or broil the peppers on the rack of a broiler pan under a preheated broiler about 2 inches from the heat, turning them every 5 minutes, for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the skins are blistered and charred.) Transfer the peppers to a a bowl and let them steam, covered, until they are cool enough to handle. Keeping the peppers whole, peel them starting at the blossom end, cut off the tops, and discard the seeds and ribs. (Wear rubber gloves when handling chilies.)
Tips:
- Choose a good quality cod: Look for cod that is firm and white, with no signs of discoloration or bruising.
- Soak the cod before cooking: This will help to remove excess salt and rehydrate the fish.
- Use a gentle touch when cooking the cod: Cod is a delicate fish, so it's important to cook it gently to prevent it from falling apart.
- Don't overcook the cod: Cod is best when it is cooked just until it is opaque in the center.
- Serve the cod immediately: Cod is best served immediately after it is cooked, as it will start to dry out if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
Brandade with escabeche is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. The combination of the creamy brandade and the tangy escabeche is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's easy to make, even for beginners. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook cod, give brandade with escabeche a try. You won't be disappointed!
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