This salted cod flan combines the mildness of fish with the intensity of garlic peppers. Ideal as a starter or main course, it surprises with its elegant presentation and balanced flavour, perfect for special occasions or to innovate in everyday cooking.
Ingredients (for 6 people):
- For the flan:
- 300 g of desalted cod (skin and bones removed).
- 4 eggs.
- 200 ml of liquid cooking cream.
- 200 ml milk.
- 1 small onion.
- 1 clove of garlic.
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- For the garlic peppers:
- 4 roasted red peppers (can be homemade or canned).
- 2 cloves of garlic, sliced.
- 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
- Salt to taste.
- To accompany:
- Sautéed broccoli or bimi (optional).
Elaboration (traditional):
- Preparation of the cod flan:
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C with top and bottom heat.
- In a frying pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the finely chopped onion and garlic until soft.
- Add the shredded cod and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the cream and milk. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the cod, onion and garlic mixture to the bowl with the eggs and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased rectangular or flan mould.
- Place the mould in a baking tray with hot water to bake it in the oven. bain-marie.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool and carefully unmould.
- Preparation of the garlic peppers:
- Cut the roasted peppers into strips.
- In a frying pan, heat the olive oil and add the sliced garlic. Cook over medium heat until golden brown.
- Stir in the pepper strips, add salt to taste and fry for 5 minutes to integrate the flavours.
- Assembly of the plate:
- Place the unmoulded cod flan in a large serving dish.
- Cover the surface with the garlic peppers.
- Garnish the sides with sautéed broccoli or bimi to add colour and texture to the dish.
Elaboration (Thermomix):
- Cod flan:
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C with top and bottom heat.
- Put the onion and garlic in the mixing bowl. Blend for 5 seconds/speed 5.
- Add the olive oil and fry for 5 minutes/120 °C/speed 1.
- Stir in the flaked cod and cook for 5 minutes/120°C/reverse rotation/spoon speed. Remove and set aside.
- Without cleaning the mixing bowl, add the eggs, cream, milk, salt and pepper. Mix for 10 seconds/speed 4.
- Add the reserved cod and mix for 5 seconds/speed 3.
- Pour the mixture into a greased rectangular baking tin, place in a bain-marie in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Garlic peppers:
- Place the garlic in the mixing bowl and chop 3 seconds/speed 5.
- Add the olive oil and fry for 5 minutes/120 °C/speed 1.
- Stir in the chopped roasted peppers and cook for 5 minutes/120°C/reverse rotation/spoon speed.
- Assembly:
- Follow the usual steps for assembling the dish.
Nutritional information (approximate per serving):
- Calories: 290 kcal.
- Proteins: 18 g.
- Fats: 18 g (Saturated: 7 g).
- Carbohydrates: 12 g (Sugars: 6 g).
- Fibre: 2 g.
- Sodium: 520 mg.
- Note: Values may vary according to ingredients and quantities used.
Suggested presentation:
- Serve the flan with a fresh salad or some toasted bread. crusty bread.
- For an even more attractive presentation, you can add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on top before serving.
Additional advice:
- If you prefer a sweeter touch, you can use chicken stock instead of vegetable stock.
- Ripe pears provide a more intense and natural flavour; adjust the amount of pear to your preference.
- For a finer finish, pass the cream through a sieve after mashing, although I like to feel the texture of the pear.
- Note: Using chicken stock or omitting the cream may alter the nutritional values. Consider these variations if you are looking to adjust calories or fat.
Preparation time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes.
- Cooked: 50 minutes.
- Total time: 1 hour and 10 minutes.
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