Jose Gourmet Codfish with Parsley Pate
Price: $7.50
Weight: 75g
Texture: Soft
Taste: Salty
Pair with: Crusty bread
Have you ever wanted to try cat food? No? Well, if you did, you might enjoy the world of seafood patĂ©s. A patĂ© is typically some type of meat that is finely pureed or minced. You may be familiar with chicken liver patĂ© or country patĂ© â youâll be thrilled to hear that there are plenty of seafood-based options to expand your tinned fish experience!
Jose Gourmet Codfish with Parsley PatĂ© is a can loaded with flavor. A nice helping of cod is pureed with chickpeas, olive oil, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and spices. What a combination! When you peel back the lid youâll be pleased (or not) to see that it looks just like cat food â but keep this one away from your pets. Itâs all yours! The texture is delightfully fluffy and souffle-like. Weâve learned in the past that Codfish has a great mouthfeel and this tin is no exception. The parsley, spices, and veg give this tin a nicely balanced flavor, but gosh, itâs salty.
This patĂ© is begging for a vehicle â youâll need something to counter its saltiness. A great option here is some crusty bread like sourdough. Spread this over a slice and add a drizzle of olive oil and a fresh sprig of parsley on top to balance it out. Alternatively, try out some herby (ideally, not too salty) crackers with this for some extra crunch. Youâre not gonna be able to eat this patĂ© right out of the tin, and it takes a village of condiments and vehicles to balance it out, but once you get there itâs a pleasant experience.
Youâll be able to spot this tin and more of Jose Gourmetâs amazing packaging at your local purveyor of their products (read: your local fine foods shop), or you can find it at Mercado Central here in NYC and online.
Rating: â â â .5
photos by Aaron Barton