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Creamy Leek with a Touch of Mustard and White Wine
Traditional leeks in a rich bechamel sauce, enriched with subtle flavorings. The harmony of mustard and white wine gives a sophisticated twist to this Belgian classic.
Prep Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
40
minutes
minutes
Course:
Side dish
Cuisine:
Belgian
Keyword:
Bechamel sauce, leek
Servings:
4
Calories:
275
kcal
Ingredients
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Leek
▢
4
Tribes
leek
(washed and sliced into rings)
▢
20
g
butter
(for the leeks)
▢
2
bay leaves
▢
3
sprigs
fresh thyme
▢
salt and pepper
(to taste)
▢
1/2
glass
water
Bechamel sauce
▢
40
g
flower
▢
40
g
butter
(for the sauce)
▢
400
ml
milk
▢
100
ml
dry white wine
▢
1
kl
Dijon mustard
▢
Salt and pepper to taste
▢
pinch
nutmeg
(optional)
▢
grated cheese
(optional)
Instructions
For the leeks:
Melt 20g of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Add the leeks, thyme, and bay leaves. Add the water and simmer until the leeks are soft, about 15-20 minutes.
Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
For the béchamel sauce:
Melt 50g of butter in a separate pan over medium-high heat.
Add the flour and stir well, cook this mixture for 2 minutes.
Pour in the white wine and milk gradually, keep stirring until you have a smooth sauce.
Add the mustard and season with salt, pepper, and possibly a pinch of nutmeg.
Merge:
Add the stewed leeks to the béchamel sauce and mix well.
Voedingswaarden
Calories:
275
kcal
Serve warm, with a little extra cheese sprinkled on top if desired.
Perfect as a side dish with a piece of meat or fish, in my case this was with mashed cauliflower and bratwurst