Trinxat

Transport yourself to the picturesque landscapes of Andorra with this exquisite Trinxat recipe. This savory cake, made from hearty mashed potatoes and tender cabbage, melded with crispy bacon and aromatic garlic, promises an irresistible taste. Pan-fried to golden perfection, it makes for a delightful main course or side dish.

Ingredients

🥔 3 pieces of potatoes
🥬 1/4 piece of cabbage
🥓 150g bacon cut into approximately 5mm thick pieces
🧄 2 cloves of garlic minced
🫒 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
🧂 Salt
🌶 White pepper
🌿 Italian parsley for garnish

Instructions

1- Preparation of Ingredients:

• Boil unpeeled potatoes until they are very soft. Peel them once cooked, and mash thoroughly.
• Chop cabbage and boil until it becomes very soft and tender.
• Dice bacon into approximately 5mm pieces.
• Mince the garlic cloves.

2- Fry Bacon and Garlic:

• Heat a de Buyer carbon steel frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the diced bacon; fry until crispy and the fat is rendered. Adjust heat to low to prevent burning.
• Add the minced garlic towards the end of frying the bacon; sauté until fragrant and lightly browned.
• Remove bacon and garlic, reserving half for topping.

3- Prepare the Potato and Cabbage Mixture:

• In a large stainless steel mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes and cabbage.
• Season with salt and white pepper; mash the mixture until well blended.

4- Combine Ingredients and Cook the Trinxat:

• Place the frying pan back on the stove over medium-low heat; add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Incorporate the mashed potato and cabbage mixture into the pan.
• Mix in half of the cooked bacon and garlic, integrating the pan's browned bits for added flavor.
• Season the mixture with additional salt and pepper if needed.
• Shape the mixture into a flat, round cake using a red silicone spatula.
• Fry one side of the cake until it develops a golden-brown crust.
• Carefully flip the cake and brown the other side.

5- Serving:

• Remove Trinxat from the pan, or serve directly in the pan.
• Top with the remaining crispy bacon and garlic.
• Garnish with finely snipped Italian parsley.

Prep Time: ~20 minutes
Cook Time: ~25 minutes
Total Time: ~45 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment:

• Frying Pan: de Buyer Carbon Steel Frying Pan
• Mixing Bowls: Various stainless steel sizes
• Masher: Metal double-loop style
• Spatulas: Black and red silicone spatulas (de Buyer B Bois available)
• Pepper Grinder: Wooden manual
• Serving Plate: White ceramic

Cooking Tips

• Ensure cabbage is boiled until very soft to facilitate easy mashing.
• Render bacon until crispy for textural contrast.
• Use a serving plate to assist in flipping the potato cake without breaking it.

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Trinxat