Leek and Ham Gratin using a Thermomix
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Imagine a cozy evening in a quaint French bistro, where the aroma of freshly baked Leek and Ham Gratin wafts through the air, beckoning you to indulge. This delightful dish, a celebration of the humble leek, is a creamy embrace of tender leeks, savory ham, and a golden crust of bubbling cheese that would make even the most stoic of gourmets swoon. Originating from the heart of French cuisine, gratins are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion—from casual family dinners to elegant gatherings. Fun fact: the word 'gratin' comes from the French verb 'gratter,' meaning 'to scrape,' referring to the delicious crust that forms on top, begging to be scraped clean with every forkful. So prepare to dive into this cheesy, hearty dish that not only warms the belly but also the soul!
Ingredients
- 500 g Leek
- 500 g Water
- 200 g Ham
- 50 g Butter
- 50 g Flour t55
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
- 500 g Milk
- 100 g Grated emmental
Steps
Leeks and Ham
- Add 500 g of leek, 500 g of water in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Drain the content of the food processor bowl in a strainer.
- Setaside the preparation content at a bowl.
- Rinse the food processor bowl.
- Cut in pieces, and add 200 g of ham on a cutting board.
Béchamel Sauce
- Add 50 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 2:00min / 60°C / Speed 2.
- Add 50 g of flour t55, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 1:00min / 90°C / Speed 3.
- Add 500 g of milk in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 8:00min / 90°C / Speed 4.
Gratin Assembly
- Preheat the oven at 200°C.
- Transfer the content of the bowl in a baking dish.
- Transfer the content of the cutting board in the baking dish.
- Pour the content of the food processor bowl on the baking dish.
- Sprinkle 100 g of grated emmental on the baking dish.
- Cook in the oven at 200°C.
- Let it cool slightly before serving
- Serve Hot.
