Aligot is one of the oldest traditional dishes originating from the Aveyron in the Midi-Pyrénées and is really a simple dish of really yummy cheesy potatoes and it is stretchy... !
The French have many recipes for the humble potato, but they manage to turn them into the most wonderful dishes.
It is said that the origins of Aligot began with the monks who made the very first dish but used bread until the potato was introduced into France. They made the dish with their home-made bread and the local cheese to satisfy the hungry pilgrims who passed their way.
It is a dish that can be found throughout this region and you simply must try it if you ever visit this area. In fact it is fascinating to watch it being made.
And if you would like to try it for yourself at
home, here is a pretty good recipe to satisfy all potato lovers!
I first enjoyed this dish as an accompaniment to Aubrac steak (try Peppered Steak too) on a visit to the cutlery town of Laguiolle; I enjoyed it so much, I went back the next day for more.
Subsequently, I went on a visit to the Lot valley, and
encountered it there, too, being produced in commercial quantities. It was
delicious!
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Helpful Notes & Tips
Afterthought...
If you have any left over... well, perhaps not, but just in case you do, it makes lovely little potato cakes for a light meal.
Simply form the potato mixture into small cakes.
Dust with flour.
Gently fry for a few minutes on each side.
If you ever watch Aligot being made in France you will see that it stretches like elastic!
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Calories
872.57Fat (grams)
61.31Sat. Fat (grams)
37.03Carbs (grams)
51.32Fiber (grams)
5.00Net carbs
46.32Sugar (grams)
4.61Protein (grams)
31.81Sodium (milligrams)
924.96Cholesterol (grams)
186.82