Shiitake cake with cognac

Ingredients:

  • 2 shallots
  • 250 grams of shiitake
  • 1.5 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 stock cube
  • 1.5 tbsp butter
  • 1.5 tbsp cognac
  • 1.5 dl whipped cream
  • 1,5 egg pepper salt
  • 5 slices of puff pastry

Equipment:

  • 5 cake tins of 10 cm diameter

Preparation:

  • Peel and chop the shallots.
  • Wipe the shiitake clean and cut the large ones into smaller pieces.
  • Melt butter and fry shallots until glazy.
  • Fry the shiitake while stirring until the moisture has evaporated.
  • Sprinkle with thyme, flavour with crumbled bouillon tablet and salt and pepper if desired.
  • Scramble the eggs with the cognac, whipping cream, salt and pepper.
  • Butter the baking tins.
  • Defrost the puff pastry and line the moulds with it.
  • Cut off the excess dough along the edges.
  • Divide the shiitake over the shapes and spoon the egg mixture over the top.
  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C.
  • Bake in the oven for approx. 20-25 min. until golden brown.
  • Serving: Place tarts on plates and garnish with lettuce. Drizzle some homemade dressing over the lettuce.