Tuesday, August 19, 2014

British leek cream and flaked haddock

I discovered this dish in a creamy leek and haddock in Cornwall at the famous St. Kew Inn near Bodmin. It was used as a lunch entree. But I think it's good any time of day, even for breakfast.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Total time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4 input

Ingredients:

  • 250ml milk
  • 200g smoked haddock, flaked
  • Tiny pinch of nutmeg
  • 55g butter
  • 400 g leeks, washed and chopped ½ "rounds
  • 2 Tbsp / flour for all normal use
  • Cream 50 ml
  • Sea salt and black pepper

Preparation:

  • Show milk, haddock and nutmeg in a large pot. Bring to a simmer and poach the fish for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, then carefully remove the fish from the milk. Keep aside the milk.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until foamy, but not burned.
  • Add the leeks, cover seal with a good lid and let cook 10 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally.
  • Remove the lid, add the flour and stir. Cook for two minutes, stirring, then the reserved milk and repeat.
  • Cook the leek mixture over medium heat for five minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add a little milk.
  • Reduce heat, add the haddock and simmer until the haddock is warm - about 10 minutes. Add the cream and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve in large pieces of toasted bread with salad

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