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Taillé aux greubons

A thick pancake of cornmeal and wheat flour cooked in a pan, sprinkled with greubons, the crispy little pieces of bacon left over from rendering fat. A rustic dish from the Fribourg Prealps, eaten hot at breakfast or as a main meal.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Greubons

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

575 kcal per serving

Protein
23 g
Carbohydrates
51.3 g
Fat
30.3 g
Fiber
2.5 g

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

Instructions

  1. Fry the 150 g of bacon over medium heat in a dry pan for 8 to 10 minutes, until the fat melts and the pieces turn golden and crispy.
  2. Drain the greubons on paper towel and keep the cooking fat in a bowl.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, wheat flour and salt, then make a well in the centre.
  4. In another container, beat the eggs with the milk and water, then gradually pour this into the well while whisking to obtain a smooth, supple batter.
  5. Add half of the greubons and the nutmeg and mix quickly.
  6. Heat a large non-stick pan with a little bacon fat and the butter, then pour in the batter to form a layer about 1.5 cm thick.
  7. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes over medium-low heat until the underside is well browned, then carefully flip the taillé using a plate or a wide spatula.
  8. Finish cooking for 5 minutes on the other side, then scatter the remaining greubons and the Gruyère if using over the top, and serve straight away with the compote.

Variations and tips

Sweet version. Replace the greubons with raisins and add a tablespoon of sugar to the batter, as some families make it for an afternoon snack.

With what's available here. If you don't have fine cornmeal, use polenta-style cornmeal, slightly coarser, and extend the cooking by 2 minutes.

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Original Ecomely recipe.