Meal Description
As the weather begins to warm next week, we are
starting off with Grilled Swordfish, which also can be done under the broiler.
We ate at least 5 different varieties of anchovies on our trip and have
chosen a tender white anchovy for the beurres
composés, or compound butter. The White Balsamic balances out the
fish with a little acid. We are going to be busy peeling a great many
chickpeas, as fresh ones come in a pod. We will toast the Orzo prior to
delivery, which will be cooked with the Green Chickpeas and a little
fish stock.
Two
White Asparagus Add-On Offerings:
Chefs
greatly anticipate the arrival of these gargantuan ivory stalks from Europe,
which have a diameter of 28 centimeters at a minimum – these are not those
skinny ones that have appeared recently in Whole Foods. French white asparagus have a creamy,
succulent texture and are meant to be served at room temperature.
White Asparagus Salad with Sauce Gribiche
The Sauce
Gribiche, which is similar to deviled eggs, is a salad dressing using
cooked egg yolks mixed with capers and cornichons.
Chilled White Asparagus Soup
This is a soup consisting almost entirely of White Asparagus. We will peel the asparagus and create a broth with the skins that will be the base of the soup. The stocks of the asparagus are pureed for flavor and to give the soup body, while the spear tips are retained for garnish.
Time to Cook: 30 min. Cook by Day:* Wednesday *Let us know at checkout if you are not cooking on the day of delivery and certain items will be left unprepped.
Items included (serves 2):
*Menu items subject to
slight variation based on the availability of fresh ingredients; Picture is not
necessarily representative of final dish
Add-on Checkout Items:
Bon Appétit!