"Oeufs rabattus" with leeks


"Oeufs rabattus" with leeks
This quick French way of cooking eggs is similar to an omelette, but with the egg simply drawn in towards the centre during the brief cooking.

The eggs here are cooked with sautéed leeks and served with delicious morteau sausage "crisps".
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Last modified on: March 29th 2017
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 15 min.
All in all: 45 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 15 min.
"Oeufs rabattus" with leeks : Stage 1
Prepare 500 g leek and slice into rounds but not too thinly.

Set aside.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
"Oeufs rabattus" with leeks : Stage 2
Prepare 1 shallot and chop finely.

Set aside.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
"Oeufs rabattus" with leeks : Stage 3
Beat 6 eggs, salt and pepper.

Set aside.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 2 min.
"Oeufs rabattus" with leeks : Stage 4
Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a frying pan on high heat. When hot, add the chopped shallot.

Salt and pepper, then cook for 1 minute without colouring.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
"Oeufs rabattus" with leeks : Stage 5
Add the leeks.

Mix well.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 7 min.
"Oeufs rabattus" with leeks : Stage 6
Cook uncovered until the leeks just begin to brown, then salt and pepper.

Heat the plates.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 1 min.
"Oeufs rabattus" with leeks : Stage 7
Pour the beaten eggs over the leeks and leave undisturbed for 1 minute.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 5 min.
"Oeufs rabattus" with leeks : Stage 8
Use a wooden spatula to draw the egg from the edge in towards the centre of the pan.

Stage 9
"Oeufs rabattus" with leeks : Stage 9
Continue doing this until there is no more liquid egg left.

Take off the heat immediately. It is normal, and desirable, for a little of the egg in the centre of the pan still to be not quite cooked.

Stage 10 - ⌛ 3 min.
"Oeufs rabattus" with leeks : Stage 10
Transfer onto hot plates and garnish possibly with morteau sausage "crisps".
Remarks
Like in some omelette recipes, you can add a little cream to the beaten eggs if you wish, but it is not essential.
Keeping: Should be eaten immediately.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe50 RDI=20 %40 RDI=4 %60 RDI=9 %920 RDI=50 %3,840 RDI: 50 %
Per 100 g5 RDI=2 %4 RDI=0 %7 RDI=1 %110 RDI=5 %450 RDI: 5 %
Per person10 RDI=5 %10 RDI=1 %20 RDI=2 %230 RDI=10 %960 RDI: 10 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: egg
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 2.10 €
  • Per person : 0.55 €

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