brandade

n.
A dish of Provençal origin prepared from salted cod.

[French, from Provençal brandado, from Old Provençal, past participle of brandar, to shake, from brand, sword, of Germanic origin.]

Southern French dish of salt cod flavoured with garlic.

[brahn-DAHD] The famous brandade de morue of Provence is a pounded mixture of salt cod, olive oil, garlic, milk and cream. This flavorful purée is served with croûtes and often garnished with chopped black truffles. Other salted or smoked fish can also be used to make brandade.