Pressed Leek Terrine

A beautiful vegetarian French classic featuring compressed leeks layered with truffle and finished with a hazelnut oil vinaigrette.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 153.1 kcals 918.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 12.8 grams 76.5 grams
Fat 11 grams 65.8 grams
Protein 2.4 grams 14.2 grams
Cook Time
35 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
NutsSeeds
18
g
Sea Salt
flaked
1
pinch
Sea Salt
for seasoning
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
10
sprig
Chives
chopped
OilsFats
Other
20
g
Black Truffle
very thinly sliced
8
g
Black Truffle
extra for garnish
Vegetables
12
piece
Leeks
trimmed to 15cm lengths and outer layers removed
180
g
Jerusalem Artichokes
peeled, halved and steamed
1
handful
Winter Leaves
such as lamb's lettuce

Steps

  • Line a 15cm square container with a double layer of cling film leaving an overhang.
  • Boil the leeks in 3 liters of salted water for 20 minutes until tender then cool completely.
  • Blend the vinaigrette ingredients with a teaspoon of water using a hand blender.
  • Layer the leeks in the container, brushing each layer with vinaigrette and adding truffle slices.
  • Fold over the film, add a weighted container on top, and compress for 12 hours.
  • Slice the terrine into 2cm thick pieces while still wrapped in film.
  • Remove the film and plate each slice using a palette knife.
  • Brush with chive vinaigrette and garnish with artichokes, extra truffle, and winter leaves.