How to make Glamorgan Sausages - A Recipe with Hazel in Wales

The Recipe Hunters

12 Apr 201803:30

Summary

TLDRIn this delightful cooking segment, Hazel introduces viewers to Glamorgan Sausages, a beloved Welsh dish that gained popularity during World War II. She shares her personal connection to cooking, emphasizing the joy and creativity found in preparing food. Hazel provides tips on cleaning leeks, blending them with breadcrumbs and cheese, and shaping the mixture into sausages. As she cooks, she highlights the importance of texture and flavor, ensuring the sausages are golden brown and the cheese is melting perfectly. With enthusiasm, she shares her experience cooking for guests from New York, inviting everyone to try her recipe.

Takeaways

😀 The dish featured is Glamorgan Sausages, which became popular during World War II due to meat shortages.
🧄 When cleaning leeks, keep the root intact and wash through to maintain freshness.
🥬 Remove any tough leaves from the leeks before chopping them finely for cooking.
🧑‍🍳 Cooking is a personal and emotional experience for the chef, as they feel a deep connection with the ingredients.
💖 The chef emphasizes the importance of making recipes with love and passion.
🧂 Sweet herb mustard is used to enhance the flavor of the dish.
🌿 The butter from the leeks helps bind the breadcrumbs to the cheese in the mixture.
🔪 Once the mixture is ready, it can be shaped into sausages and sautéed in butter and oil.
🔥 The sausages are done when they are browned all around and feel firmer to the touch.
🧀 The melted cheese inside the sausages indicates they are properly cooked and ready to be served.

Q & A

What are Glamorgan Sausages?
-Glamorgan Sausages are a type of vegetarian sausage originating from Wales, traditionally made with leeks, cheese, and breadcrumbs.
When did Glamorgan Sausages become popular?
-They became popular during World War II when meat was scarce.
What is the significance of the phrase 'Iechyd Da'?
-'Iechyd Da' is Welsh for 'Good Health' and is often used as a toast.
What is the correct way to clean leeks according to Hazel?
-Hazel suggests keeping the root on and washing through the leeks to remove any dirt, discarding tough leaves.
Why does Hazel enjoy cooking?
-She loves the interaction between herself and the ingredients, feeling a strong connection while making food.
What role do the leeks play in the recipe?
-The leeks are sweated in butter, which helps bind the breadcrumbs to the cheese, creating a flavorful mixture.
How does Hazel know when the sausages are finished cooking?
-They should be nicely browned all around and feel a bit firmer; also, the cheese inside should be melted.
What is the purpose of blitzing the crust of the loaf?
-Blitzing the crust gives a nice crunchy texture, which is used for coating the sausages.
What is the first step in forming the sausages?
-Once the mixture comes together, you squeeze it in your hands to form little sausage shapes.
How did Hazel feel about cooking for her guests?
-She felt positive and proud, as her guests from New York enjoyed the Glamorgan Sausages she prepared.