Tips and tricks on the salt cod brandade with the thermomix

18 tips and tricks about the thermomix recipe

• Use quality salted cod to achieve the best taste in your brandade.
  
• To quickly desalt the cod, you can place it in a container of cold water for about an hour, changing the water two or three times.
  
• Add a few peeled and germ-free cloves of garlic to the preparation to enhance the flavors.
  
• If you prefer a creamier texture, gradually add the liquid (hot milk) while blending until you reach the desired consistency.
  
• Feel free to adjust the quantities of ingredients according to your personal preferences, especially when it comes to garlic, herbs, and spices.
  
• You can personalize your brandade by adding finely chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or chives to bring a touch of freshness to your dish.
  
• Remember to season your brandade with salt and pepper to taste in order to balance the flavors.
  
• Serve your brandade with thick slices of toasted bread or crispy croutons to add an extra texture to the dish.
  
• If you want a lighter version of the brandade, you can replace some of the milk with vegetable broth to reduce the fat content.
  
• For a more gratiné dish, you can sprinkle grated cheese on top of your brandade before baking it for a few minutes to obtain a golden and crispy crust.
  
• You can replace the cod with another fish such as cod, to obtain an excellent cod brandade thermomix or hake or pollock.
  
• Preferably use mashed potatoes like bintje style.
  
• Fish brandade freezes very well in portions.
  
• You can spice it up with a little chili.
  
• Add some breadcrumbs on top of the fish brandade thermomix.
  
• The thermomix brandade goes very well with homemade mashed potatoes thermomix or sweet potato puree or a salad garnished with its thermomix vinaigrette.
  
• You don't have to put potatoes in the brandade, although I prefer it. This way you will get a cod brandade without potatoes thermomix.
  
• Add nutmeg, thyme, bay leaf,... many spices go well with cod brandade.