Gratin of roasted leek whites with ham

Ingredients

• leek 200 grams
• ham 2 slices
• cooking cream 50 grams
• parmesan cheese 10 grams
• dried shallot 0.5 teaspoons
• turmeric powder 1 pinch
• dried oregano 1 to taste
• salt 1 to taste
• ground black pepper 1 to taste

Tools

• oven
• knife
• roasting-pan
• bowl
• spoon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F).
2. Trim the leeks to keep only the white parts, then rinse them and pat them dry.
3. Place the leek whites in an ovenproof dish and cook for about 40 to 45 minutes, until tender.
4. Remove the first two outer layers of the leek whites if they are too dry.
5. Wrap two leek whites in each slice of ham and place the rolls in the dish.
6. Mix the cream with the turmeric, dried shallot, salt, and pepper, then spoon it over the rolls.
7. Sprinkle with Parmesan and oregano, then bake for 15 minutes. Finish with 5 minutes under the broiler.