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Creamed Spinach and Pan Fried Bananas

From the one star french chef Patrick Asfaux

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Prepare time : 20 minutes
Cooking time : 15 minutes
Total time : 35 minutes

There a recipe for an unusual accompaniment of a roast joint of pork or veal.

creamed spinach and pan fried bananas recipe for 6 people :

1 kg fresh spinach
20cl crème fraiche
3 bananas
salt and pepper
a pinch of nutmeg

Progression

1) Trim the spinach and wash them in two waters. Then, plunge them in a pot of boiling, salted, water. When the water is boiling again strain the spinach and plunge them in iced cold water. When cold, stain them and press them with your hand to remove the excess water.
2) Put your spinach in the mixer along with the crème fraiche. Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Blitz for about 30 seconds and set aside in a pot in a bain-marie (double boiler).
3) Peel your bananas and slice them in pieces a centimetre thick. Then, heat up some butter and pan fry them until golden blond. Set them aside in a hot place.

Arrangements :
There are two ways to serve this accompaniment.
The first one is to serve your spinach in a salad bowl with the slices of bananas nicely arranged on the top of it.
The second one is to serve your spinach in individual vegetable dishes garnished with the sliced bananas.
Don't be afraid of trying this recipe with a pork roast or veal roast.