Whipped Salt Cod Spread (Brandade de Morue) Recipe

Name: Whipped Salt Cod Spread (Brandade de Morue) Recipe
Ingredients: 1 pound salt cod; 1/2 pound whole russet potatoes (about 2 medium potatoes; see note); 5 medium whole cloves garlic, plus 2 optional minced medium cloves garlic, divided (see note); 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil (or 3/4 cup if no potato); 1/2 cup half-and-half (or 1/4 cup if no potato); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems (optional); Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional); Crackers or baguette toasts, for serving

"This rich Mediterranean spread, known as brandade in France, baccalà mantecato in Italy, and brandada in Spain, is made by whipping salt cod with olive oil and half-and-half until smooth and creamy. Fold in mashed potatoes for a milder version, or use pure fish for a more toothsome texture...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 pound salt cod

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1/2 pound whole russet potatoes (about 2 medium potatoes; see note)

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5 medium whole cloves garlic, plus 2 optional minced medium cloves garlic, divided (see note)

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3 sprigs fresh thyme

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1 bay leaf

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1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil (or 3/4 cup if no potato)

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1/2 cup half-and-half (or 1/4 cup if no potato)

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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems (optional)

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Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional)

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Crackers or baguette toasts, for serving

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