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Salted Cod with Leeks and Garlic Cream in Crispy Potato Crust

Ingredients:
  • 700 g salted cod
  • 500 g leeks
  • 4 potatoes, 150 g each
  • 8 slices ventrèche (rolled pork belly)
  • Chives
  • 1 liter milk
  • 1 bouquet garni
  • 25 cl water
  • 50 g Mornay sauce
  • 160 g crème fraîche
  • Nutmeg, 1 grater
  • 50 cl white wine
  • 200 g blanched garlic
  • 100 g blanched shallots
  • 200 g crème fraîche
  • Salt, peppercorns
Preparation:

Combine the prepared leek mixture, poached cod, and half the garlic cream. Gently heat the mixture, then stuff it into the hollowed-out potatoes. Top each potato with a slice of ventrèche and a sprinkle of mignonette pepper. Serve alongside the remaining garlic cream.

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Mornay Sauce
Heat 50 cl of béchamel. Off the heat, incorporate 2 beaten egg yolks with a touch of cream if needed. Reheat briefly for a few seconds, then stir in 70 g sifted grated Gruyère without whisking.