Vol au vent

vol au vent

Recept (4 personen)

Ingredients

  • 4 puff pastry cases (vol-au-vent)

  • 400 g chicken (breast or thigh)

  • 250 g mushrooms, sliced

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 40 g butter

  • 40 g flour

  • 500 ml chicken broth

  • 100 ml cream

  • Peper, salt, nuttmeg

  • Optional: small meatballs, lemon juice, parsley

Preparation

  1. Cook chicken: Cook the chicken in lightly salted water or broth, let it cool, and pull/cut it into pieces.

  2. Base: Melt the butter, sauté the onion until translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook until they are soft.

  3. Roux: Stir in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.

  4. Sauce: Gradually add the broth and whisk until smooth. Let it thicken, then stir in the cream.

  5. Filling: Add the chicken (and meatballs). Season with pepper, salt, and nutmeg (optionally a splash of lemon).

  6. To serve: Heat the puff pastry cases, fill with the ragout, and finish with parsley.

Delicious with fries, croquettes, or just on its own.