Aligot using a Thermomix
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Aligot, a dish that will stretch your culinary imagination as much as it stretches cheese, hails from the mountainous region of Auvergne in France. This delightful combination of creamy mashed potatoes, garlic, and the irresistible melty goodness of fresh Tomme cheese creates a dish that is nothing short of a cheesy hug for your taste buds. Legend has it that aligot was a traditional dish served to pilgrims on their way to Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle, fueling their journey with carbs and comfort. So, whether you're seeking warmth on a chilly evening or just a reason to indulge in some decadently cheesy potatoes, aligot is your answer – just be prepared for some serious cheese pulls that might rival a pizza's!
Ingredients
- 1000 g Potato
- 2 Cloves of garlic
- 5 g Salt
- 2 g Pepper
- 500 g Water
- 50 g Butter
- 100 g Whole liquid fresh cream
- 250 g Fresh tomme
Steps
Potato Preparation
- Peel, cut in four, and add 1000 g of potato in the food processor bowl.
- Add 2 cloves of garlic, 5 g of salt, 2 g of pepper, 500 g of water in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 25:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Drain the content of the food processor bowl in a strainer.
- Transfer the content of the strainer in the food processor bowl.
Aligot Preparation
- Add 50 g of butter, 100 g of whole liquid fresh cream in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 30sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Cut into cubes, and add 250 g of fresh tomme in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 1:00min / 0°C / Speed 6.
- Serve hot, pulling strands of the aligot to showcase its texture.
- Serve Hot.
