- Can I heat the sauerkraut?
- Only carefully! Too high heat kills beneficial bacteria. Just warm it through.
Prebiotic leek and egg skillet
This dish is the gut flora's best friend. Leek fibres (inulin) serve as a 'prebiotic', i.e., provide food for good bacteria, while sauerkraut is the 'probiotic' itself, with live flora. Eating them together achieves a symbiotic effect, all in the form of a filling, protein-rich breakfast or dinner.
Ingredients
2
stalks
Leek
2
tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil
4
whole
Eggs
2
cloves
Garlic
1
pinch
Black pepper
2
g
Salt
1
bunch
Fresh parsley
100
g
Fermented sauerkraut
3
tbsp
Sour cream (live culture)
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Equipment Needed
- Deep frying pan with lid
- Chopping board
- Knife
Allergen Information
Eggs
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Slice the leek, crush the garlic. Sauté them in olive oil over low heat until soft.
Tip: Low heat spares the leek's valuable fibres and prevents the oil from burning.
2
✓
When the leek is soft, add the sauerkraut, and mix through, but don't fry for long. Make small wells for the eggs.
Tip: Due to protecting heat-sensitive bacteria, only just warm the cabbage.
3
✓
Crack the eggs into the wells, salt and pepper. Put the lid on, and steam until the white sets, but the yolk is still creamy.
Tip: In the steam, the top of the egg cooks too without needing to flip [steaming].
4
✓
Serve with fresh chopped parsley and a spoonful of cold sour cream.
Tip: The Vitamin C in the fresh herbs helps iron absorption.
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Ingredients
- 2 stalks Leek
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 whole Eggs
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 pinch Black pepper
- 2 g Salt
- 1 bunch Fresh parsley
- 100 g Fermented sauerkraut
- 3 tbsp Sour cream (live culture)