The Belgian Advent Calendar: Day 11 | A Day in Ghent & the Famous Waterzooi Soup

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken

💰Cheaper: duck

Duck is often more affordable and adds a unique flavor.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and fiber.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

Simmer the cockro with leeks, celery, carrots, and aromatics to create the stock.

Debone the cockro after it becomes tender, in a ritualistic manner.

Chop leeks, celery, and carrots carefully for the next step.

Combine the chopped vegetables with the deboned meat.

Whisk egg yolks with heavy cream and temper it into the hot broth.

Stir the cream into the broth until it turns silky and luscious.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens