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Poached Eggs with Julienned Leeks
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
French
Cook Time:
45
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
45
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
Calories:
1204
kcal
Author:
Laureen King
This elegant recipe for perfectly cooked Poached Eggs with Julienned Leeks and a Beurre Blanc sauce is great for a special breakfast or brunch.
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Ingredients
4
large
eggs
for poaching
1
box
puff pastry
1
egg
lightly beaten
2
leeks
white part only
2
tablespoons
butter
Beurre Blanc Sauce
2
shallots
finely chopped
1
tablespoon
butter
for sautéing
3
tablespoons
white wine
3/4
cup
chicken stock
6
oz
unsalted butter
chilled and diced
salt
white pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375º F.
Roll the puff pastry on floured surface to make a 9 x 5 inch rectangle.
Chill for 15 minutes, then cut into four equal triangles.
Place the puff pastry triangles on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bush lightly with a beaten egg.
Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Slice in half.
Preparing the Beurre Blanc Sauce
In a large skillet sauté the shallots in 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook until tender but not browned.
Stir in the white wine and chicken stock. Simmer until the sauce has reduced by a third.
Stir in the chilled butter cubes one at a time, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens slightly.
TIP: Keep the heat so the sauce is just barely simmering. Be careful not to overheat.
Season with salt and white pepper.
To prepare the leeks
Rinse the leeks well.
Slice the leeks in half, then into julienne strips.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet. Add the leeks and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
Season lightly with salt.
Prepare the poached eggs
Add about 1 1/2 inches of water to a large skillet. Bring the water to a slow boil.
Reduce the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of white vinegar.
Crack the eggs and gently lower them into water, one at a time.
Cover the pan with a lid and remove from heat. Let cook for approximately 4 minutes or until whites are fully cooked.
Remove with a slotted spoon.
Plating
Ladle a couple of tablespoons of the beurre blanc sauce onto a plate. Place a crust half of the puff pasty onto the sauce.
Top with a spoonful of the cooked leeks and a poached egg.
Cover with the other half of the puff pastry.
Notes
Adapted from Food of France Cookbook
Nutrition
Calories:
1204
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
66
g
|
Protein:
19
g
|
Fat:
96
g
|
Saturated Fat:
41
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
9
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
40
g
|
Trans Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
342
mg
|
Sodium:
539
mg
|
Potassium:
349
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
2399
IU
|
Vitamin C:
6
mg
|
Calcium:
92
mg
|
Iron:
5
mg