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Nids d'oiseaux

Dans la tradition culinaire belge, les nids d'oiseaux sont de petites boulettes de viande hachée enveloppant un œuf dur, pochées ou mijotées dans une sauce brune. Ce plat familial et réconfortant se sert avec des pommes de terre ou du pain.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Enrobage

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

463 kcal per serving

Protein
35.1 g
Carbohydrates
10.4 g
of which sugars
2.2 g
Fat
31.1 g
of which saturated fat
13.4 g
Fiber
0.9 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Cook the eggs for 10 minutes in boiling water, then peel them under cold running water.
  2. Soak the bread in a little water and squeeze it out. Finely chop the onion and mix it with the meat, bread, parsley, beaten egg, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  3. Divide the stuffing into four portions. Flatten each one in your hand, wrap a hard-boiled egg in it and close it up to form a smooth ball.
  4. Roll the balls in breadcrumbs, then brown them in hot butter for 5 minutes, turning them.
  5. Sprinkle with flour, then gradually pour in the stock, stirring. Simmer for 20 minutes over low heat, turning the nests once.
  6. Serve hot with the sauce, accompanied by potatoes.

Variations and tips

Kids' version. Replace the nutmeg with a pinch of sugar for a milder sauce.

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Original Ecomely recipe.