Directions

1. In food processor, add all ingredients except oil; blend until finely chopped.
2. Heat oil in large sauté pan; add vegetable mixture and cook over medium heat until reduced and thickened, about 25-30 minutes (note: mixture should brown around edges).
3. Cool, cover and reserve.

Croquettes

4. Preheat fryer oil to 350ºF.
5. In a large bowl, combine salted cod, potatoes, sofrito, eggs, egg yolks, parsley, chervil and salt; mix until well combined.
6. On freezer-safe dish, form 50- 1½" long croquettes with dough; freeze for 15 minutes.
7. Dust frozen croquettes lightly with flour and set aside.
8. Fry at 350ºF until golden-brown, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside.

Apple Chervil Aioli

9. In blender, add mayonnaise, parsley, chervil, garlic, and ½ cup roasted apples; blend until smooth.
10. Once mixture becomes smooth, fold-in second half of roasted apples. Cover and hold chilled until use.
11. To Serve: On each serving plate, place five fried croquettes, and serve with ¼ cup Apple Chervil Aioli.