Smoked Whitefish Brandade

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After working in the world's great kitchens, some chefs are relocating to the heartland—and finding culinary inspiration there. One such chef is Amy Thielen; after stints in New York City, she returned to Minnesota and wrote a cookbook, The New Midwestern Table. This is her twist on a French classic. Slideshow:  Party Dips 

By Amy Thielen
November 2013

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Recipe Summary test

total:
45 mins
Yield:
1 1/2 cups
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Ingredients

Directions

  • In a saucepan, simmer the milk with the garlic, salt, potato, bay leaves and thyme, covered, until the potato is tender, 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the whitefish; let stand for 5 minutes. Fine-strain the mixture, reserving the milk; discard the herbs.

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  • Preheat the broiler. In a food processor, blend the fish, potato and garlic, adding the reserved milk 1 tablespoon at a time, until a thick puree forms. Blend in the 1/4 cup of olive oil in a thin stream. Add 3/4 cup of the grated cheese and pulse just until incorporated.

  • Grease a 2 1/2- to 3-cup baking dish. Spread the whitefish brandade in the dish and drizzle with oil. Top with the remaining cheese. Broil the brandade 6 inches from the heat until golden, 10 minutes. Serve with grilled bread.

Suggested Pairing

Zesty Michigan Riesling.

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