Jerusalem artichoke purée with leeks
A purée of Jerusalem artichokes with just tender leeks and a little leftover cooked pork added.
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Easy
12 people
6 IngredientsLast modified on: April 27th 2022
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
2 kgs 100 g Jerusalem artichokes - 2
2 kgs 250 g whole milk - 3
6 leeks - 4
3 spring onions (scallions) - 5
300 g cooked meat - 6
6 tablespoons olive oil - Total weight: 6,435 grams
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1
Peel, rinse and slice (a mandolin is the ideal tool for this) 2 kgs 100 g Jerusalem artichokes.
Stage 2
Put in a large saucepan and add 2 kgs 250 g whole milk to cover. Salt and put on medium heat to cook.
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
When the Jerusalem artichokes are well cooked and soft, drain them (you can keep the milk to use in another savoury recipe).
Stage 6
Stage 7
Put the purée in a saucepan. If it is too stiff, add a little of the milk from cooking.
Stage 8
Stage 9
Using the same pan, still on medium heat, add the shredded leek (add a little more oil if necessary).
Stage 10
Cook until just tender, then salt and transfer onto a plate.
Stage 11
Still using the same pan, fry the diced meat to your liking (here too add a little more oil if necessary).
Stage 12
Add the meat, leeks and spring onion to the purée and mix well.
Check the seasoning and your purée is ready.
Check the seasoning and your purée is ready.
Remarks
Serve on its own or on the side with meat.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 240 RDI=90 % | 580 RDI=50 % | 230 RDI=40 % | 5,290 RDI=270 % | 22,150 RDI: 270 % |
| Per 100 g | 3 RDI=1 % | 8 RDI=1 % | 3 RDI=1 % | 80 RDI=4 % | 340 RDI: 4 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=8 % | 50 RDI=5 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 440 RDI=20 % | 1,850 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 14.35 €
- Per person : 1.20 €
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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
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Jerusalem artichokes
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