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Aligot (France)

An authentic recipe for traditional French Aligot, emphasizing the technique of achieving its signature silky, stretchy texture.

Level Medium Prep 15 min Cook 30 min Servings 4 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

45 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 15m

Cook 30m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional French Aligot, emphasizing the technique of achieving its signature silky, stretchy texture.

A magnificent French mountain dish combining smooth potatoes and melted cheese into a velvety, stretchy masterpiece.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

1000 g potatoes (peeled and quartered (starchy varieties like Russet))
400 g Tome fraîche de Cantal or Laguiole cheese (shredded or thinly sliced)

Dairy

100 g unsalted butter (cubed)
150 ml heavy cream (warmed)

Seasoning

1 clove garlic (minced or crushed)
1 tsp salt (to taste)
1/4 tsp white pepper (to taste)

Equipment

Potato ricer or food mill Crucial for a smooth texture
Heavy-bottomed saucepan For melting and stirring cheese
Wooden spatula For stretching the aligot

Instructions

Place the peeled potatoes in a large pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes thoroughly and pass them through a food mill or potato ricer into a clean pot to create a smooth mash.
Place the pot over low heat and beat in the butter and warm heavy cream using a wooden spatula until fully incorporated.
Add the crushed garlic, salt, and white pepper, stirring continuously.
Reduce heat to low and gradually add the shredded Tome fraîche cheese in batches.
Vigorously stir and pull the mixture upward in a rhythmic motion until the cheese melts completely and the aligot becomes glossy, smooth, and stretchy.
10 min

Nutrition

Calories 480

Protein 16g

Carbs 32g

Fat 34g

Fiber 3g

Sugar 2g

Sodium 450mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 15 min

Cook 30 min

Total 45 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.8
Presentation 9.5
Nutrition 7.0
Value 9.0
Instructions 9.2
Ingredients 9.0
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 8.0
Would Make Again 9.0

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An extraordinarily rich, creamy, and mesmerizingly stretchy French comfort food classic.

Pros

Incredible texture and flavor
Ultimate comfort food
Classic French technique

Cons

Requires energetic stirring

Overview

A magnificent French mountain dish combining smooth potatoes and melted cheese into a velvety, stretchy masterpiece.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional French Aligot, emphasizing the technique of achieving its signature silky, stretchy texture.

Tips

Keep the heat low when adding the cheese to prevent it from separating or becoming grainy
Work the mixture vigorously with a wooden spatula to incorporate air and build the stretch
Serve immediately while hot so it retains its elasticity