The Provençal specialty known as brandade is typically made with salt cod. Serve this vegetarian version as a main course topped with a poached egg. It's also great as a side dish or spread on toasts for an appetizer.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Combine first 7 ingredients in heavy large saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain leek mixture, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Discard bay leaf.
Step 2
Transfer leek mixture to processor. Blend until coarse puree forms. Return mixture to saucepan. Stir in breadcrumbs and reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Stir over medium-low heat until mixture is consistency of softly mashed potatoes, about 12 minutes. Stir in butter. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chives.
