Larnanjas gratinadas – by Michael Connor
INGREDIENTS
6 large oranges
2oz mushrooms finely chopped
3oz flour
3oz butter
3 eggs
1fl oz tomato sauce
8fl oz dry white wine
8fl oz cream
2oz hard cheese grated
Salt and pepper
METHOD
Halve the oranges around the middle. Scoop out the flesh and remove the pith. Melt the butter stir in the flour and cook to a brown roux. Pour in the wine and stir to a smooth paste. Season. Add the mushrooms tomato sauce and cream.
Add the chopped orange flesh and mix thoroughly. Spoon the mixture into the orange skins and place in a baking tray. Beat the eggs and pour over the oranges then sprinkle with the grated cheese. Brown in a hot oven for 20 minutes.
Michael Connor