RECIPE AUTHOR: @tchakayiti
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup of chopped leeks
- 4 tbsp of butter
- 2 chopped garlic cloves
- ¼ tsp of cayenne
- ¼ tsp of salt
- ¼ tsp of pepper
- 3 tbsp of cornstarch
- 20 cl Heavy cream + a splash for the coating
- ½ cup of milk
- ¾ cups of grated Tête de Maure cheese
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup of flour
- Oil for frying
For the cheesy leek croquettes
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Melt the butter in a cooking pot
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Add the garlic and leeks and cook for about one (1) minute
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Incorporate the cornstarch
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Season with salt, pepper and cayenne
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Using a whisk, slowly incorporate the cream and milk so as to obtain a smooth mixture
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Add the cheese and cook on low until it thickens
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Remove from the stove and let cool
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Transfer the cold Mornay to the freezer for about three (3) hours
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In a bowl, whisk the egg with a splash of cream
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Season to taste
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Put the flour in a separate bowl
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Remove the Mornay from the freezer and shape it into small round balls
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Dip each ball in the egg mixture and then coat with the flour
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Repeat this step twice for each ball
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Transfer the balls to the freezer for about one (1) hour or until frozen
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Fry them in some hot oil
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Enjoy warm