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.
27 K 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
40 min.
Easy
4 people
10 IngredientsLast modified on: September 26th 2021
For 4 people, you will need:
4 
700 g 
1 
2 slices cured ham
1 knob 
1 slice 
200 ml 
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 25 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 2 min.
Stage 2 - 15 min.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
In a small frying pan on medium heat, fry 2 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.
Set aside.
Stage 5 - 5 min.
Use the same pan, still on medium heat, and add 1 slice bread cut into dice.
Fry, stirring frequently, until golden brown all over, then set aside.
Fry, stirring frequently, until golden brown all over, then set aside.
Stage 6 - 1 min.
Melt 1 knob 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.
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.
Cover and cook for 3 or 4 minutes. The leeks should still be nice and green.
Stage 8 - 5 min.
Add 200 ml cream, salt and pepper moderately.
Turn down the heat and leave to thicken gently for a few minutes.
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,
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.
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
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 130 RDI=50 % | 640 RDI=60 % | 140 RDI=20 % | 1,730 RDI=90 % | 7,250 RDI: 90 % |
| Per 100 g | 10 RDI=4 % | 50 RDI=5 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 140 RDI=7 % | 570 RDI: 7 % |
| Per person | 30 RDI=10 % | 160 RDI=20 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 430 RDI=20 % | 1,810 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 4.30 €
- Per person : 1.10 €
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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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Leek
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Cream
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Hard-boiled egg
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Cured ham
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