Salt Codfish Mousse Recipe

Name: Salt Codfish Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless and skinless salt cod, cut into 6 pieces; 1 pound Idaho potatoes; 2 small onions, peeled and stuck with 2 cloves; 1 bay leaf; 2 parsley sprigs; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic; ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; Pinch cayenne pepper; Freshly ground white pepper to taste; Salt if needed; 1 black truffle, minced (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound boneless and skinless salt cod, cut into 6 pieces
1 pound Idaho potatoes
2 small onions, peeled and stuck with 2 cloves
1 bay leaf
2 parsley sprigs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch cayenne pepper
Freshly ground white pepper to taste
Salt if needed
1 black truffle, minced (optional)

1
Put the cod in a dish and add cold water to cover.
2
Let stand 12 hours, changing the water often.
3
Peel the potatoes and cut into large cubes.
4
Put in a saucepan with water to cover and simmer about 20 minutes.
5
Do not overcook.
6
Drain.
7
Meanwhile, drain the cod and transfer it to a large saucepan.
8
Cover with water and add the onions, bay leaf and parsley sprigs.
9
Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 3 minutes or until the fish is cooked and flaky.
10
Drain well, and discard onions and bay leaf.
11
Carefully remove the bones and skin if necessary.
12
In another saucepan blend the milk and cream.
13
Warm over low heat.
14
Warm the oil in yet another saucepan.
15
Combine the potatoes and garlic in the bowl of an electric mixer.
16
Beat at low speed.
17
Add the cod and beat at medium-high speed.
18
Alternately add the milk mixture and the warm oil until they are all used.
19
Beat in the nutmeg, cayenne and white pepper.
20
Add salt only if needed.
21
Scatter chopped truffles over the dish for color and flavor.
22
Serve warm with toasted French bread.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound boneless and skinless salt cod, cut into 6 pieces, 1 pound Idaho potatoes, 2 small onions, peeled and stuck with 2 cloves, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Salt Codfish Mousse falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Salt Codfish Mousse

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