Creamed Salted Cod in the Instant Pot, also known as brandacujun, is a traditional dish from the western Ligurian region. It is an ancient recipe with an explicit reference to male attributes, where “branda” means to shake, due to the movement used to obtain this cream of stockfish, ideal for serving on slices of Bread or accompanied by Air Fryer Crostini. This recipe can be served in small portions as Appetizers or in larger portions as a main coursedish . If you visit Liguria, you must try it because you’ll be amazed by the deliciousness and delicacy of this dish! I particularly love stockfish so much that I’ve also prepared it in jar cooking and also as Stockfish Salad in Jar Cooking, so I absolutely recommend trying my creamed salted cod in the instant pot because you’ll fall in love with it! Don’t miss out on all my other Multicooker Recipes, and read my Instant Pot Guide, especially on which ones to buy to make the most of this fantastic appliance!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Expensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Instant pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 248.39 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 19.79 (g) of which sugars 0.93 (g)
- Proteins 26.93 (g)
- Fat 7.59 (g) of which saturated 1.14 (g)of which unsaturated 0.41 (g)
- Fibers 2.51 (g)
- Sodium 112.06 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 20 oz stockfish (rehydrated)
- 14 oz potatoes
- 2/3 cup water
- 4 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- parsley
- pepper
- 1 lemon (zest)
What you need to cook the creamed salted cod
- 1 multicooker
How to prepare creamed salted cod in the instant pot
Buy pre-rehydrated stockfish to speed up the preparation.
Cut the stockfish into pieces and place them inside the instant pot.
Meanwhile, wash and peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
Add the potato cubes to the pot and pour in the water.
Close the pot with the pressure lid and start cooking on high pressure for 15 minutes.
When cooking ends, let the ingredients rest in the closed pot for 10 minutes.
Peel the garlic cloves and chop them finely or crush them with a garlic press.
Wash, clean, and finely chop the parsley. Set aside.
After the 10 minutes rest, open the pot, drain excess water, and clean the fish. Remove the skin, bones, and flake the flesh with your hands.
Dry the pot, pour in plenty of oil, and add the minced garlic.
Sauté the garlic in oil for a minute using the “sauté” function at 356°F.
Then add the stockfish with the potatoes and continue cooking for another 4 minutes.
Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon to blend the stockfish with the potatoes until you obtain a cream.
Finally, season to taste with parsley, pepper, and lemon zest.
Serve hot or warm in small bowls or shape into cylinders with a pastry ring on appetizer plates.
How to store brandacujun in the instant pot
Creamed salted cod in the instant pot can be stored for two days in the refrigerator.
