Breton leek and mushroom tart


Breton leek and mushroom tart
This is a "tart" with a difference: the case is not made with pastry, but with a double layer of lightly buttered Breton galettes (buckwheat pancakes). The filling is made with shallots, sautéed mushrooms, leeks and cream.

You might have noticed that this recipe includes the key elements of Brittany's cuisine: buckwheat pancakes, butter and shallots.
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Last modified on: May 10th 2023

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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 10 min.
Breton leek and mushroom tart

Stage 2 - 5 min.
Breton leek and mushroom tart
Prepare and cut 133 g mushrooms into small pieces.

Reserve.

Stage 3 - 3 min.
Breton leek and mushroom tart
Prepare 1 shallot and chop finely. Set aside.

Stage 4 - 5 min.
Breton leek and mushroom tart
Put 1 tablespoon goose fat into a large saucepan on high heat. When good and hot, add the mushrooms.

Sauté for a few minutes until lightly browned. Salt and pepper only after cooking.

Set aside.

Stage 5 - 1 min.
Breton leek and mushroom tart
Use the same pan, still on high heat. Pour in 1 tablespoon olive oil and when hot, add the shallots.

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

Stage 6 - 4 min.
Breton leek and mushroom tart
Add the chopped leeks and mix well.

Cook until the leeks are just tender, but still nice and green (about 3 or 4 minutes).

Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C).

Stage 7 - 10 min.
Breton leek and mushroom tart
Add the mushrooms to the pan with the leeks and pour in 83 ml liquid cream.

Turn down the heat and leave uncovered to thicken gently.

Check the seasoning.

Stage 8 - 1 min.
Breton leek and mushroom tart
Melt 1 tablespoon Clarified butter (this makes it easier to spread).

Using a brush, generously butter the bottom of a round springform tin.

Stage 9 - 1 min.
Breton leek and mushroom tart
Lay the first buckwheat pancake in the tin, then brush this with butter.

Stage 10 - 1 min.
Breton leek and mushroom tart
Lay the second pancake on top. You can use clothes pegs at this stage to hold the sides and stop them from falling in.

Stage 11 - 2 min.
Breton leek and mushroom tart
Fill the tart, then remove the pegs and butter the edge of the pancake that is still showing.

Stage 12 - 30 min.
Breton leek and mushroom tart
Bake for about 30 minutes.

Serve hot or warm.
Remarks
If you don't have goose fat for stage 4, you can replace this with peanut (groundnut) oil, lard or even clarified butter.
Keeping
Several days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
Whole recipe
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
697 Kcal or 2,918 Kj10 gr23 gr63 gr
35 %4 %2 %10 %
Per 100 g
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
154 Kcal or 645 Kj2 gr5 gr14 gr
8 %1 %<1 %2 %
Per person
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
348 Kcal or 1,457 Kj5 gr12 gr31 gr
17 %2 %1 %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: Milk, Egg
How much will it cost?
  • For 2 people : 1.61 €
  • Per person : 0.81 €

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