“The gratin de poireaux au Roquefort at Belle Epoque in Brisbane was absolutely divine and I was hoping the chef would pass on the recipe so I could make it while leeks are in season.”
Tina Norman, Brisbane, Qld
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You’ll need to begin this recipe a day ahead.
Ingredients
Roquefort sauce
Method
Main
1.Trim leeks to fit an 8cm-deep, 11cm x 28cm terrine mould, combine in a large saucepan with herbs and garlic. Cover with cold water, bring to the boil over medium heat, then simmer over low heat until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain leeks and, while still warm, layer in terrine to fit snugly. Cover with baking paper, weight with food cans, refrigerate until firm and set (6 hours-overnight).
2.For Roquefort sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, add shallot, stir occasionally until soft (10-12 minutes). Deglaze with wine, reduce by half (1-2 minutes). Add cream, then Roquefort, stirring until melted (2-3 minutes). Season to taste, keep warm.
3.Preheat a grill on high heat. Carefully unmould terrine, cut into eight thick slices. Place each slice in an individual 150ml-capacity gratin dish, spoon over sauce and grill until golden (3-5 minutes). Serve immediately with frisée, walnut and Roquefort salad.
This recipe is from the July 2009 issue of .
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