Charlotte de Chou

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Parboil the cabbage leaves for 2-3 minutes
  2. 2Parboil the cabbage leaves for 2-3 minutes
  3. 3Parboil the cabbage leaves for 2-3 minutes
  4. 4Dry the cabbage leaves with paper towels
  5. 5Dry the cabbage leaves with paper towels
  6. 6Dry the cabbage leaves with paper towels
  7. 7Boil potatoes
  8. 8Boil potatoes
  9. 9Boil potatoes
  10. 10Finely chop one whole spring onion
  11. 11Finely chop one whole spring onion
  12. 12Finely chop one whole spring onion
  13. 13Drain the boiled potatoes and let them dry for a couple of minutes
  14. 14Drain the boiled potatoes and let them dry for a couple of minutes
  15. 15Drain the boiled potatoes and let them dry for a couple of minutes
  16. 16Melt some butter in a pot
  17. 17Melt some butter in a pot
  18. 18Melt some butter in a pot
  19. 19Add the chopped spring onions to the melted butter
  20. 20Add the chopped spring onions to the melted butter
  21. 21Add the chopped spring onions to the melted butter
  22. 22Add the inner leaves of cabbage to the pot
  23. 23Add the inner leaves of cabbage to the pot
  24. 24Add the inner leaves of cabbage to the pot
  25. 25Add heavy cream
  26. 26Add heavy cream
  27. 27Add heavy cream
  28. 28Mash the potatoes, add the cabbage, and mix well
  29. 29Mash the potatoes, add the cabbage, and mix well
  30. 30Mash the potatoes, add the cabbage, and mix well
  31. 31Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper
  32. 32Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper
  33. 33Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper
  34. 34Add an egg yolk and mix
  35. 35Add an egg yolk and mix
  36. 36Add an egg yolk and mix
  37. 37Lightly rub the inside of a bowl with avocado oil
  38. 38Lightly rub the inside of a bowl with avocado oil
  39. 39Lightly rub the inside of a bowl with avocado oil
  40. 40Layer the cabbage leaves in the bowl, overlapping them to create a cavity in the middle
  41. 41Layer the cabbage leaves in the bowl, overlapping them to create a cavity in the middle
  42. 42Layer the cabbage leaves in the bowl, overlapping them to create a cavity in the middle
  43. 43Fill the cabbage cavity with the potato mixture
  44. 44Fill the cabbage cavity with the potato mixture
  45. 45Fill the cabbage cavity with the potato mixture
  46. 46Fold the bottom cabbage leaves over the mixture, creating a parcel
  47. 47Fold the bottom cabbage leaves over the mixture, creating a parcel
  48. 48Fold the bottom cabbage leaves over the mixture, creating a parcel
  49. 49Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes
  50. 50Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes
  51. 51Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes
  52. 52Let it sit for 5 minutes
  53. 53Let it sit for 5 minutes
  54. 54Let it sit for 5 minutes
  55. 55Invert the bowl onto a plate to unmold the Charlotte de Chou
  56. 56Invert the bowl onto a plate to unmold the Charlotte de Chou
  57. 57Invert the bowl onto a plate to unmold the Charlotte de Chou

Ingredients

  • 8 cabbage leaves
  • 8 cabbage leaves
  • 8 cabbage leaves
  • 4 potatoes
  • 4 potatoes
  • 4 potatoes
  • 1 spring onions
  • 1 spring onions
  • 1 spring onions
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 pinch fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 pinch fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

Equipment

tongspaper towelsknifepotwooden spoonpotato masherbowloven