CODFISH MOUSSE WITH FRIED PLANTAIN CHIPS

Codfish Mousse with Fried Plantain Chips image

Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and small dice
1 pound fresh codfish fillet, 1 1/2-inch chunks
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
6 thyme sprigs, tied together
Salt
1 pint milk
Olive oil
Cheryl?s Hot Sauce, recipe follows
4 scallions, thinly sliced
Plantain chips, recipe follows
10 whole Scotch bonnet peppers, rinsed and stems removed
1 to 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
10 whole pimento seeds
2 green plantains, thinly sliced
Canola or corn oil, for frying
Salt

Steps:

In saucepan, layer the potatoes on the bottom. Then codfish, garlic then thyme. Season with salt then put enough milk in just to cover fish. Bring to a slow simmer covered with parchment paper. Simmer until fish is flaky and potatoes are tender. Remove the thyme bundle, drain the milk and process until smooth, in the bowl of food processor, using enough olive oil to smooth consistency. Season with salt and hot sauce, to taste, and stir in scallions. Serve with plantain chips.
To a blender, add peppers and 1 cup of vinegar and puree. Add rest of vinegar if needed. Stir in pimento seeds. Store in a bottle or jar in refrigerator.
Yield: 2 cups
Heat oil to 350 degrees and fry chips in batches until crispy. Drain and sprinkle with salt.