bunch of fresh basil, leaves picked and shredded, to garnish
3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
1 head of garlic, cloves separated and peeled
1 onion, thinly sliced
500g/1lb 2oz potatoes, skin on and cut into even-sized chunks
2 thyme sprigs
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú plain flour, plus extra for dusting
1 bay leaf
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp flour
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú butter
2 free-range egg yolks
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú smoked lardons
500g/1lb 2oz pigs’ cheeks, fat on and each cheek cut in half
500g/1lb 2oz pork belly, cut into chunks
750ml/1¼ pint red wine