Ingredients
How do you prepare the potatoes?
Peel and cut them into quarters
Where did alight originate?
In Midi Pyrénées (in the South of France)
What do we do to the potatoes in the first step?
Peel and cut your potatoes into quarters (4 pieces) before cooking them.
How do you prepare the garlic cloves?
They need to be minced or pressed.
Who was aligot created by?
French pilgrims
How long do we boil the potatoes?
Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
What is aligot a mixture of?
At village gatherings or festivals in Southern France.
What do we do to the potatoes after they are boiled? What tools can we use?
Rice or mash the boiled potatoes until they are smooth, using a ricer, fork or potato masher.
How long should the heavy cream be microwaved for?
10 seconds
How do the French name their cheese?
They typically get their names from where they were made.
Do we add salt to the boiling water? If yes, how salty should the water be?
Yes, we need to add salt to the boiling water. The water should be as salty as the sea!
What is gruyere?
Swiss cheese
Where are a lot of cheeses typically made?
The mountains
What consistency should aligot be?
The aligot should resemble the consistency of melted mozzarella.