Tuna brandade

recipe

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 200°C. Peel & chop the potatoes into small cubes.
• Step 2
  In a pot of boiling water, add the potatoes & cook for 15 mins, until tender.
• Step 3
  Meanwhile, finely chop the parsley.
• Step 4
  In a wide bowl, mix : the tuna, grated garlic & minced parsley. Season with salt & pepper.
• Step 5
  Once the potatoes are cooked through & tender, drain them. Transfer to a wide bowl with the cream & a knob of butter. Using a fork or potato-masher, mash the potatoes until they reach a purée consistency.
• Step 6
  Add the tuna/ garlic/ parsley mixture into the bowl & stir to combine. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
• Step 7
  Add the mashed potatoes to an oven-proof dish & spread out evenly. Cover with the breadcrumbs & a couple small knobs of butter, if you wish. Bake for 20 minutes at 200°C.
• Step 8
  Once golden & crisp on the top, remove the dish from the oven & serve warm with a side of green salad. Enjoy !