Brandade of Smoked Haddock

Step 1

Place the smoked haddock in a pan with the milk, thyme, bay leaf and peppercorns

Step 2

Bring to the boil, then remove from the heat and allow to cool in the liquid.

Step 3

Next, simmer potatoes for about 20 minuites until completely tender then strain and

Step 4

mash well. Keep warm.

Step 5

Strain the milk from the haddock and reserve.

Step 6

Break up the haddock into flakes and put in a food processor.

Step 7

Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the garlic and cook for a minute, but don’t let the garlic brown.

Step 8

Turn on the processor and slowly add the oil in a steady stream until all used up.

Step 9

Scrape into a bowl and beat in the capers, chives and parsley, then the potato and enough of reserved milk to give a soft creamy consistency. Seasonal well.

Step 10

Pile into a dish and drizzle with extra oil before serving.