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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
5,193 Kcal or 21,742 Kj	388 gr	1,918 gr	406 gr
260 %	149 %	181 %	62 %

Per 100 g
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
136 Kcal or 569 Kj	10 gr	50 gr	11 gr
7 %	4 %	5 %	2 %

Per person
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
433 Kcal or 1,813 Kj	32 gr	160 gr	34 gr
22 %	12 %	15 %	5 %

% 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: Leek and Jerusalem artichoke soup, Leek and potato soup, Leek and celery soup, Rice with spring greens, Fisherman's Ragout, ... All
	Cream: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Hearty leek and sprout soup, Pan-fried salmon with white cabbage, Spaghetti Carbonara, Scallops with cabbage julienne, Du Barry soup, ... All
	Hard-boiled egg: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Rice and purple-sprouting broccoli salad, Gribouille dressing, Green avocado salad, Leeks in vinaigrette , White asparagus salad, ... All
	Cured ham: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Vegetable clafoutis, New York style pasta, Bistro-style beetroot salad, Potato and two ham gratin, Surprise eggs, ... All

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