Welsh Glamorgan Vegetarian Sausages

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Welsh Glamorgan Vegetarian Sausages

Description

This is a classic Welsh recipe, often affectionately called a "Poor Man's Sausage" because of the lack of meat. If you cannot buy Caerphilly or Lancashire cheese you could substitute a strong Cheddar cheese. This would make a good meal for vegetarians. The recipe is slightly adapted from Jane Grigson's book English Food.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 5 Min

Total Time : 20 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 150 caerphilly cheese


  • 125g fresh white breadcrumbs


  • 2 leeks


  • 3 egg yolks


  • 1 parsley


  • 1⁄2 thyme


  • 1 english mustard


  • salt


  • pepper


  • 1 egg white


  • 1cup breadcrumbs


  • oil orlard

Directions

  • This is easiest to make in a food processor, although you can mix by hand if you prefer.
  • Mix the cheese, breadcrumbs and leek or spring onion in the processor.
  • Whisk the yolks, herbs, mustard and seasoning together.
  • Add to the breadcrumb and cheese mixture and whizz again in the food processor.
  • The mixture should be quite moist and come together easily in your hand but if not add another yolk or a touch of water.
  • Divide into 10-12 pieces and roll each into a sausage about 5 cm long.
  • You can make them ahead to this point and store in the fridge for up to a day.
  • Dip in egg white, roll in the extra breadcrumbs and fry until golden brown in hot oil or lard.
  • Serve with potatoes or, for a lighter meal, with perhaps some grilled tomato and a salad.
  • You may also like to fry a few rashers of bacon to serve on the side.

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