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brandade

brandade

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A creamy spread made from salt cod and olive oil
  • noun
  • /brænˈdɑːd/
translation icon : brandada
  • At the restaurant, the appetizer of brandade featured a smooth blend of salt cod and olive oil, perfect for dipping.
  • try the brandade

Examples

  • Cod Brandade $8

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  • For dinner, we enjoyed a delicious brandade made from salted cod and olive oil, served with crusty bread.

  • The chef prepared a creamy brandade, mixing salt cod and potatoes with a drizzle of olive oil for a flavorful spread.

Surface Forms

brandade singular
brandades plural

Etymology

Brandade comes from southern France, from an old local word brandar that meant 'to stir' or 'to beat'. So a brandade is a stirred, mashed mix of salt cod and olive oil, so you can remember it as a creamy spread.