SPINACH—FLEISCHIG
This classic spinach dish, Spinach Fleischig, offers a comforting and flavorful experience. The spinach is cooked until tender, then combined with a savory sauce and garnished with hard-boiled eggs. This simple yet satisfying recipe is a delightful way to enjoy fresh spinach. The combination of spinach, rich sauce, and eggs creates a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 quart Spinach
- 1 tablespoon Butter (or olive oil) (Originally drippings. Substituted with butter or olive oil for modern preference.)
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground ginger (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 cup Beef stock or broth
- 1/2 cup Beef gravy (optional) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 large Eggs, hard-boiled (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1Boil the spinach in a large pot of water for 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain the spinach thoroughly using a colander. Chop the spinach very finely.
- 2Heat the butter (or olive oil) in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add salt, pepper, and ginger to taste. Gradually whisk in the beef stock (and beef gravy, if using) until smooth.
- 3Add the chopped spinach to the sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with hard-boiled eggs, either whole or using only the whites for decoration. Rub the yolks to a powder and mix through the spinach for added flavor and texture.