Ingredients for a tarte flambée:

• 1 tarte flambée base
• Approx. 100g tarte flambée cream
• ½ red onions cut into fine rings
• Thinly sliced Hokkaido pumpkin wedges
• Some slices of chorizo as desired
• 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp pumpkin seeds
• 1 sprig of picked thyme

Take aTarte flambée baseand spread it generously with about 100g of theTarte flambée creamor crème fraîche seasoned with ourFlambée spice Maître Flambée Café de StrasbourgLeave a border of about 1 cm free. Now arrange the pumpkin wedges, chorizo, garlic slices, onion rings, pumpkin seeds, and fresh thyme on the tarte flambée. Bake until lightly browned. Traditionally, tarte flambée is served sliced on a wooden board.

Information about Hokkaido pumpkin and chorizo

Hokkaido pumpkin, also known as Potimarron or Red Kuri, is a variety of winter squash native to Japan. It is characterized by its distinctive orange color and slightly nutty flavor. Hokkaido pumpkin is rich in fiber, vitamins (especially vitamins A and C), and minerals such as potassium and iron. It is versatile in the kitchen and is excellent in soups, stews, casseroles, tarte flambée, or as a side dish to various dishes.

Chorizo is a Spanish sausage traditionally made from pork. It is lightly seasoned and has an intense flavor. The sausage is often seasoned with paprika, garlic, oregano, or other spices, which gives it its distinctive red color. There are different variations of chorizo, including raw and smoked versions. Chorizo can be cooked, fried, or used raw in salads, tarte flambée, or sandwiches. It adds flavor and a certain spiciness to dishes.

A popular combination is the use of Hokkaido pumpkin and chorizo in a savory dish, such as pumpkin soup with chorizo cubes, or in tarte flambée. The sweet, creamy texture of the pumpkin blends well with the tangy flavor and slightly spicy note of the chorizo. This combination can also be used in stews, pasta dishes, or even risottos. The two ingredients complement each other well and offer an interesting flavor combination.

“Maître Flambée” wishes you Bon Appetit