APPETIZERS IN DEPTH Flashcards
HOW IS THE CRAB BUTTER PREPARED?
shells from “king crab”, “lobster” and “shrimp” are crushed and roasted with tomato paste
covered with whole butter and clarified, strained, and whipped (with whole butter)
seasoned, set, and chilled.
topped with terragon powder and preserved lemon to serve
DESCRIBE MIAMI CLAMS
little neck clams are steamed in white wine w/ shallots, garlic and thyme
the meat is used to make a stuffing with medianoche bread. the stuffing contains onions, garlic, butter, thyme, and bacon.
topped off with more breadcrumbs and gruyere cheese, then they are baked
HOW IS THE WATERMELON PREPARED IN MELON SALAD?
Watermelon is cut into cubes and compressed with lime vinaigrette. The lime vinaigrette contains lime juice, EVOO, honey + salt.
DESCRIBE PESTO IN MELON SALAD
The melon salad incorporates a basil pesto. The pesto also contains arugula, garlic, EVOO, and parmesan. There are NO nuts in this pesto.
WHAT IS RICOTA SALATA?
A salted and pressed ricotta
HOW IS THE CAESAR SALAD PREPARED?
The caesar salad uses cabbage leaves. The cabbage is marinated in RWV, fish sauce, chili flakes and sugar.
The marinated cabbage is charred and tossed with a classic caesar dressing.
Topped with fried brioche croutons, breadcrumbs, bonito flakes + shaved parmesan.
INGREDIENTS OF CAESAR DRESSING
anchovies, egg yolks, parmesan, black pepper, dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic
DESCRIBE STEAK TARTARE
finely ground raw flank steak that is mixed with aioli + topped with freshly grated horseradish
served with a chilled, seasoned beef broth (poured tableside)
accompanied by brioche slices
WHAT IS STRACCIATELLA
a shredded mozzarella curd with heavy cream (it is what is traditionally inside burrata)
DESCRIBE THE STRACCIATELLA DISH
We thinly slice tomatoes and place them on top of the straciatella.
The broccoli rabe panzanella is blanched broccoli rabe dressed with sundried tomato vinaigrette.
INGREDIENTS OF SUNDRIED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
sundried tomatoes garlic basil sherry vinegar EOO
WHAT IS MASA GNOCCHI?
Persian gnocchi made with pate choux.
Ingredients: AP flour and Masa Harina (corn) flour, milk, butter, eggs, parmesan cheese, salt
INGREDIENTS OF CORN PUREE
Used in the Masa Gnocchi dish. Made with sweetcorn, butter, and salt.
Corn is pureed raw, cooked with butter, and pureed again to emulsify.
Are bay scallops big or small?
Bay scallops are smaller bc they are found in shallow waters.
DESCRIBE MASA GNOCCHI
Gnocchi made with masa harina (corn) flour. Gnocchi is seared with bay scallops in butter. Charred corn is added after searing.
Served over corn puree. Finished with lime, tarragon (both fresh + powdered), and Korean chili powder
