Monday, April 18, 2022
Monday, February 7, 2022
Macaron Tartare avec creme de raifort et roquette
My first shot at macaron and a bit lumpy, no smooth top and no "legs" but they taste very good, with raspberry jam everyone ate them happily. But mine I filled with this chopped filet mignon. It has very little flavor when cooked as a steak, only softness. But that makes it ideal for eating raw.
The sweet almond flavor of the macaron with meat makes me think of medieval flavor combinations, and if there had been a little spice to it, definitely so. As it was, the compliment of the bitter green and pungent horseradish went perfectly.
Friday, November 19, 2021
Tacoyaki
I can't imagine I'm the first person to stumble on this wordplay, but the flavor combo is truly delightful. Takoyaki with octopus of course, in a taco with pico de gallo, cheese, mayo and sauce on top.
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Plum Crumble in Bourbon Campari Jello with honeyed yogurt.
Friday, June 25, 2021
Lobster and Noodles
There's a first for everything in life: Leftover Lobster. It called to me from the fridge all night. So I gave in, made some fresh egg noodles, tossed with butter, parm and a little lobster stock. OH my goodness!
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Chawanmushi Improvs
This is a kind of Japanese custard which people think
requires some remarkably complex technique. It’s actually easier to make than a
poached egg. Its appeal lies primarily in the soft creamy texture, especially
when contrasted with crunchy or chewy garnishes. In flavor it can be as
delicate or as intense as you like in the morning, and is entirely dependent on
the strength of the stock you use. The key to success, I discovered after much
travail, is adhering to a simple formula and precise timing and after that you
can use any ingredients you like. Here is a relatively classic version, though
garnished according to my personal whim.
1 jumbo egg
½ tsp mirin
½ tsp soy sauce
2 small pieces of lightly salted salmon
A few whisps of dill, Thin wedge of tomato, 1 shiitake mushroom, 1 tsp neutral oil
Meanwhile cook your mushroom in oil, and char the tomato
too, then set aside.
Remove the teacup from the pot and let rest 3 minutes.
Remove the tin foil and arrange the garnishes on top. Serve at once with a
spoon while still warm.
Now here’s the best part, you can use absolutely any kind of
stock and any garnishes you like. An intense mushroom stock was remarkable with
sour cream and chives and a few sliced of truffle for extravagance. Chicken
stock was incredible in custard form, especially contrasted with crunchy sweet
corn fried in butter, with a few chewy chicken meatballs to garnish. A
shellfish stock with shrimp would be so delightful too. I leave this to your
imagination.
