Cod Bran with Yams

Recipe adapted from the recipe booklet N°3 Special FISH from Nestlé Antilles Guyana.

Suitable for 6 people.

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• 500 g dried cod
• 1 Yam
• 2 chopped onions
• 1 pinch of chili
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 bunch parsley
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 10 cl olive oil
• 20 cl milk
• Grated cheese
• butter
• Salt and pepper

Preparation of cod

■ Desalinate the cod with cold water 24 hours in advance and change the water regularly.

■ The next day, boil the cod in two consecutive waters, then in a pan with 10 cl of oil over low heat, chopped onion, without a little pepper and peeled garlic cloves.

■ Add the chopped cod to the spices and brown everything.

■ Peel the yam, cut into pieces and boil in lightly salted water. Drain and mash with milk using a fork. Add chopped thyme.

■ Mix the yam puree with the cod. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer the mixture to a buttered baking dish.

■ Sprinkle with grated cheese and a knob of butter. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes and serve warm.