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Welsh Leek Pie
A classic of Welsh cuisine, the Welsh Leek Pie is a delightful dish packed with leeks and spices.
⏱️ 30 min prep + 60 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 600g of leeks
- 2 onions
- 300g of smoked ham
- 200g of butter
- 400g of flour
- 500ml of beef broth
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 200g of grated cheese
Method
- Clean and slice the leeks into pieces about 2 cm long.
- In a pan, sauté the onions in a bit of butter until they become translucent.
- Add the leek and smoked ham pieces, sauté for another 10-15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the flour with the beef broth, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the eggs and mix until you get a smooth cream.
- In a baking dish, layer the leeks and smoked ham in an alternating pattern.
- Fill with the flour cream and top with grated cheese.
- Wrap well and bake in the oven at 180°C for 1-1.5 hours.
The story
The Welsh Leek Pie is a culinary specialty with roots in rural Welsh traditions, where leeks have been a main ingredient for generations.
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