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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 4 people, you will need:

1 4 hard-boiled eggs
2 700 g leek
3 1 shallot
4 2 slices cured ham
5 1 knob butter
6 1 slice bread
7 1 knob butter
8 200 ml cream
9 salt
10 pepper
Total weight: 1,275 grams

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Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - 2 min.

Cut 4 hard-boiled eggs into quarters.

Set aside.

Stage 2 - 15 min.

Prepare 700 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 1 shallot and set aside.

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.

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.

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.

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 200 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
1,463 Kcal or 6,125 Kj	50 gr	97 gr	113 gr
73 %	19 %	9 %	17 %

Per 100 g
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
115 Kcal or 481 Kj	4 gr	8 gr	9 gr
6 %	2 %	1 %	1 %

Per person
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
366 Kcal or 1,532 Kj	13 gr	24 gr	28 gr
18 %	5 %	2 %	4 %

% 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 4 people : 4.29 €
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: Breton leek and mushroom tart, Leek fondue, Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks, Leek and tuna loaf, Cassoulet, ... All
	Cream: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Potimarron (Japanese chestnut pumpkin) purée, Clafoutis batter, Bounty-style tart for Alison, Paté en croute (terrine in a pie crust), Pasta with green asparagus, ... All
	Hard-boiled egg: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: White asparagus salad, Gratin slices with spinach, Springtime mixed salad, Baby spinach salad, Julia salad, ... All
	Cured ham: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Sliced cauliflower with 3 cheeses, Vegetable clafoutis, Pasta with pesto and preserved tomatoes, Cabbage julienne with ham, Bisto-style canapés, ... All

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