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Leek and egg frichti

A "frichti" is a rough-and-ready dish, born of the French bistro tradition, that you can throw together with what you have to hand. This version mixes leeks with hard-boiled eggs, cream and ham.

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Last modified on: September 26^th 2021

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For 12 people, you will need:

1 12 hard-boiled eggs
2 2 kgs 100 g leek
3 3 shallots
4 6 slices cured ham
5 3 knobs butter
6 3 slices bread
7 3 knobs butter
8 600 ml cream
9 salt
10 pepper
Total weight: 3,825 grams

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Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - 2 min.

Cut 12 hard-boiled eggs into quarters.

Set aside.

Stage 2 - 15 min.

Prepare 2 kgs 100 g leek.

If the leeks are small, like in the photo, cut into long chunks. Slice larger leeks thinly.

Set aside.

Stage 3 - 2 min.

Slice 3 shallots and set aside.

Stage 4 - 5 min.

In a small frying pan on medium heat, fry 6 slices cured ham on both sides. When well fried, transfer to a plate and let it cool, then cut into strips or small pieces.

Set aside.

Stage 5 - 5 min.

Use the same pan, still on medium heat, and add 3 slices bread cut into dice.

Fry, stirring frequently, until golden brown all over, then set aside.

Stage 6 - 1 min.

Melt 3 knobs butter in a large frying pan on medium heat. When good and hot, add the sliced shallot.

Salt and pepper, then fry for 1 minute.

Stage 7 - 3 min.

Add the leeks and mix.

Cover and cook for 3 or 4 minutes. The leeks should still be nice and green.

Stage 8 - 5 min.

Add 600 ml cream, salt and pepper moderately.

Turn down the heat and leave to thicken gently for a few minutes.

Stage 9 - 2 min.

Add the fried ham and the eggs and mix together.

Check the seasoning,

Stage 10

At the last minute, add the croutons (we want them to stay as crunchy as possible). Mix once more and serve.

Remarks

For a finer texture, you can roughly chop the hard-boiled eggs in stage 1.

For a true bistro touch, drizzle with a little vinaigrette just before serving.

And to drink?

A fruity white, well-chilled, such as a Chablis or Reuilly, or simply a Chardonnay.

Keeping

1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.

Source

Home made.

Nutritional information

Whole recipe
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
4,388 Kcal or 18,372 Kj	151 gr	292 gr	340 gr
219 %	58 %	28 %	52 %

Per 100 g
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
115 Kcal or 481 Kj	4 gr	8 gr	9 gr
6 %	2 %	1 %	1 %

Per person
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
366 Kcal or 1,532 Kj	13 gr	24 gr	28 gr
18 %	5 %	2 %	4 %

% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).

Possible allergens in this recipe: Egg, Milk, Gluten

How much will it cost?

For 12 people : 12.87 €
Per person : 1.07 €

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This recipe uses (among others)

	Leek: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Taos hotpot, Scrambled eggs and leeks on toast, Melt-in-the mouth meat and vegetables in a sealed casserole, Leek and fresh tuna tart, Cassoulet, ... All
	Cream: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: New York style pasta, Sliced cauliflower with 3 cheeses, Mushroom Pancakes au Gratin, Clementine Chantilly, Basic cake batter - the French way, ... All
	Hard-boiled egg: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Pea and avocado salad, Jerusalem artichoke salad, Green and red salad with sardines and eggs mimosa, Eggs with mayonnaise, Chicken pie, ... All
	Cured ham: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Sautéd mushrooms with spring onions and cured ham, Bistro-style beetroot salad, Bisto-style canapés, Pasta with pesto and preserved tomatoes, New York style pasta, ... All

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