Leek Mousse Recipes

LEEK MOUSSE

Steps:

• Trim the ends of the stalks of the leeks and remove any tired leaves. Set one leek aside. Rinse the remaining leeks thoroughly then chop them into half-inch pieces by hand or with a food processor. Carefully rinse the leeks. Cut the whole leek vertically into four pieces and wash carefully. Set aside.
• Heat the butter in a casserole. Add the leeks a couple or so at a time - they will reduce as they cook -and saute until soft. Season with salt and pepper.
• Puree the leeks in a food processor with the creme fraiche until smooth. Add the nutmeg and correct seasoning.
• Meanwhile cook the remaining quartered leek in the casserrole until soft. Set aside for decoration.
• Place the leek puree in a warm serving bowl. Arrange the long pieces of leek in a spoke-like fashion across the top.

SALMON MOUSSE WITH LEEKS

Steps:

• Cut the salmon into cubes. Set aside.
• Cut the leek crosswise into one- and-one-half-inch pieces. Cut the pieces into thin slices, lengthwise. Cut the slices into very thin strips (julienne). There should be one cup. Increase or decrease the strips to make one cup.
• Put the leeks in a small saucepan and add the wine. Bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, put the salmon into the container of a food processor or electric blender. Add the egg, salt, pepper, cayenne and nutmeg. Start processing while adding the cream. Spoon and scrape the mixture into a mixing bowl. Add the leek strips and fold them in.
• Bring water to the boil in the bottom of a steamer.
• Lay out on a flat surface eight rectangles of plastic wrap or aluminum foil, each about 6 by 12 inches. Butter each rectangle on the exposed side. Spoon one-half cup of mousse mixture into the center of each. Roll the plastic wrap or foil to neatly and tightly enclose the mousse.
• Arrange the rolls in a steamer rack and place the rack over the boiling water. Cover closely and let steam seven minutes (the internal temperature should be about 150 degrees). Remove the plastic wrap or foil and serve with white butter sauce spooned over each serving.

SOLE MOUSSE IN LEEKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut the sole into one-inch cubes and chill well.
• You will need 12 large outer leaves of leeks, the larger the better. Remove the leaves from the leeks and rinse thoroughly. Drop the leaves into a kettle of boiling water and add salt to taste. Let simmer two minutes and drain. Run cold water over the leaves until well chilled. Drain. Pat dry on clean toweling.
• Put the sole into the container of a food processor or blender. Start blending. Add the egg yolks while blending. Gradually add the cream, nutmeg, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper to taste.
• Open up the leek leaves and arrange them on a flat surface. Neatly trim off the top and bottom of each leek to make a rectangle about nine inches long.
• Add a mound of the mousse mixture (about three tablespoons) near the base of each leek leaf. Roll up each to enclose the mousse neatly and compactly.
• Butter a metal baking dish (a dish that measures about 14 inches by 8 inches) and arrange the rolls, seam side down, on the dish. Dot the rolls with any remaining butter. Pour the fish broth over all.
• Cover closely with aluminum foil and bring to the boil on top of the stove. Place in the oven and bake 15 minutes.
• Transfer the stuffed leeks to a serving dish. Spoon the butter sauce over and sprinkle with black pepper. Serve hot.