Orange gratin
4 servings
60 minutes
Orange gratin is a delightful dish of European cuisine that impresses with its rich flavor and amazing texture. It is based on sweet potato, carrot, and butternut squash, complemented by tender apricots, aromatic ginger, and spicy nutmeg. Bacon lining the bottom of the dish adds zest and juiciness to the gratin, while cream and parmesan create creamy tenderness. The gratin is baked to a golden crust and garnished with fresh herbs after cooking for added freshness. This dish is perfect as a standalone warming treat or as an exquisite side to meat or fish. Its vibrant color makes it a true table decoration, while its rich flavor offers an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
1
Slice all orange vegetables into thin slices with a slicer, place them in a large bowl, add finely chopped dried apricots, oil, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and ginger, and mix thoroughly.
- Butternut Squash: 0.5 piece
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Sweet potato: 2 pieces
- Dried apricots: 50 g
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black allspice: to taste
- Ground nutmeg: pinch
- Ginger: 1 teaspoon
2
Lay the bacon in the bottom and up the sides of a heavy pot or Dutch oven that can go in the oven.
- Smoked bacon: 150 g
3
Add vegetables and pack them tightly to minimize empty spaces.
- Butternut Squash: 0.5 piece
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Sweet potato: 2 pieces
- Dried apricots: 50 g
- Leek: 1 stem
4
Cover with a lid and place in the oven at 200 degrees for 30 minutes.
5
After 30 minutes, remove the lid, add cream, sprinkle with grated cheese, and return it back for another 15 minutes without the lid.
- Cream: 250 ml
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 50 g
6
Serve garnished with fresh herbs to taste.
- Black allspice: to taste