Puerros, patatas y huevos (Alho francês à Brás)

Ingredientes

• 200 grams (7 ounces) leek
• 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 medium onion
• Pepper (to taste)
• 700 grams (1 1/2 pounds) potatoes
• 1 whole egg
• Salt (to taste)
• Parsley (to taste)
• Vegetable oil for frying

Preparación

1. 1

   Cut the leek into round slices and set aside.

2. 2

   Peel, wash the potatoes and cut into thin sticks. Season with salt and fry in hot oil. Place the fried potatoes on a dish with absorbent paper and set aside. Whisk the whole egg in a bowl; set aside.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, add the olive oil, chopped onion and the leek. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the potatoes and mix gently. Remove briefly the pan from heat and let cool slightly. Pour the beaten egg, mix well and place back the pan over low heat for more two to three minutes.

4. 4

   Turn off the heat and add the egg yolk and the chopped parsley. Mix gently and serve.