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Welsh Leek Pie

Wales — Mother recipe · en it

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

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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

  1. Clean and slice the leeks into pieces about 2 cm long.
  2. In a pan, sauté the onions in a bit of butter until they become translucent.
  3. Add the leek and smoked ham pieces, sauté for another 10-15 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, mix the flour with the beef broth, add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add the eggs and mix until you get a smooth cream.
  6. In a baking dish, layer the leeks and smoked ham in an alternating pattern.
  7. Fill with the flour cream and top with grated cheese.
  8. 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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