Brian in the Kitchen Recipes
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December 9 2014
Traditional French Christmas - Salted Cod
8 oz salt cod, rinsed well
2 large baking potatoes, peeled, boiled, and mashed without additions
1 cup heavy cream
5 cloves garlic, sliced thin
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Salt to taste
Soak cod in a big bowl of water for three days, changing water twice daily.
In a small saucepan, bring cream, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, and cloves to a gentle simmer for 6-8 minutes, until garlic is just tender. Remove bay leaf from cream and discard it. Process the cream in a blender until garlic is completely pureed.
Drain the cod and discard the soaking water.
In a separate saucepan, cover the cod with water and bring to a simmer. Drain the cod and add it, along with the garlic cream and mashed potatoes, to an electric mixer fitted with a paddle. Mix on low speed for 2 minutes, until the mixture is well combined. Beat for an additional 30 seconds, adding the olive oil in a slow stream. Season with salt and pepper; serve.