Chartreuse of eggs, larousse gastronomique, a

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6largesCabbage leaves
1cupCarrot, diced
1cupTurnip, diced
1cupGreen beans, sliced into thin rounds
1cupPeas
3tablespoonsButter
6Eggs

Directions

Did you know that the Carthusian monks also lent their name to a style of cooking in which cabbage figures prominently (they are supposed to be vegetarians, but nowadays the term is used for any of a number of dishes with cabbage or lettuce as a major ingredient).

Preheat oven to 350. Have a large flattish pan half filled with hot water inside.

Braise the cabbage leaves in a little salted water.

Boil the vegetables for a few minutes until crisp tender (add the peas 1 min before end of cooking). Drain thoroughly. Toss in 2 T butter over a high flame. Let cool.

Thickly butter 6 individual souffle cups and press a little more than ½ c vegetables into the bottom and sides, lining completely. Break an egg into each cup. Set cups into pan with hot water. Cook until eggs are set.

Put a cabbage leaf on each serving plate, and unmold vegetable and egg over it. The butter is the only sauce.