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Julienne with ham

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Number of servings: 4Cooking time: 40 minDifficulty: EasyMeal: Dinner

Julienne with ham is an exquisite French dish that captivates with its unique taste and aroma. It is the perfect appetiser for an evening with friends or a family celebration. Once a purely aristocratic dish, today it is available to anyone who wants a little chic in their everyday life.

This dish, which enchants with its tenderness, will become your signature dish at any festive table. Its creamy texture and aromatic cheese make julienne incredibly appetising. It's a great way to show off your culinary skills without too much effort.

The feeling of luxury in every spoonful will lift your spirits and give you a sense of celebration, even if you prepare it on a weekday. This recipe will fill your home with cosiness and the aromas of true gastronomy.


Variations

Julienne can be adapted using different types of mushrooms or additional ingredients. For example, you can add pieces of chicken or use bacon instead of ham for a richer flavour.


Secrets of tenderness and taste

Use butter and heavy cream to achieve an unbeatable creamy texture. The right choice of cheese also makes a difference: consider Parmesan or Gruyère.


Tips on ingredients

Champignons are the most common choice, but wild mushrooms can add a deeper flavour. It is important to use fresh, high-quality products.


Small culinary nuances

Make sure all ingredients are carefully chopped to the same size to achieve a consistent flavour.

Ingredients

Champignons

300 g

Yatran Royal Boiled-Smoked Ham High Grade

150 g

Bilo Sweet Cream Butter 82% 180g

50 g

Prostonashe Sterilized Cream 20% 200g

200 ml

Gran Moravia Parmesan Cheese 32% 100g

100 g

Onion

1 pc

Pripravka Himalayan Pink Salt 200g

to taste

Lyubistok Hell Pepper 5 Peppers Mix 30g

to taste

Pripravka Ground Nutmeg 15g

pinch

Preparation steps

01

Prepare the ingredients — Cut the mushrooms, ham and onion into thin strips or small cubes. ⏱ 8 min. Tip: Cut the ingredients into roughly equal pieces.

02

Frying the mushrooms and onions — Melt the butter in a frying pan, fry the onions until transparent, add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown and the liquid has evaporated. ⏱ 10 min. Guideline: the pan is dry, the mushrooms are lightly browned.

03

Adding ham and cream — Add the ham, heat for 1–2 minutes, pour in the cream, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. ⏱ 5 min. Guideline: the sauce is smooth and gently covers the filling.

04

Baking — Spread the mixture into ramekins or a baking dish, sprinkle with grated cheese and bake at 180°C until golden brown. ⏱ 15 min. Guideline: the cheese has completely melted and formed a golden crust.

05

Tip⏱ Serve the julienne straight from the oven, sprinkled with finely chopped herbs. It tastes great with crusty baguette or toast.