The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science

(Nandana) #1

2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
8 ounces mixed wild mushrooms, such as trumpet royale,
chanterelle, morel, or oyster, cut in half if large
1 small shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon grated zest (from 1
lemon)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper



  1. Finely chop 1 tablespoon each of the parsley and
    tarragon. Cover with a damp paper towel and refrigerate.

  2. Bring the stock to a boil in a medium saucepan over high
    heat. Prepare a large ice bath. Add the spinach, the
    remaining parsley and tarragon leaves, and the scallion
    greens to the boiling water, pressing down with a wire-
    mesh spider to submerge them, and cook for 30 seconds,
    then lift out with the spider, transfer to the ice bath, and
    chill completely. Remove the stock from the heat.

  3. Transfer the blanched greens to the jar of a blender and
    add ½ cup of the stock. Blend on high speed until
    completely smooth, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a small
    bowl and set aside.

  4. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch heavy-bottomed skillet
    over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the rice
    and cook, stirring and tossing frequently, until all the
    liquid has evaporated, the oil is bubbling, and the rice has
    begun to take on a pale golden blond color and nutty
    aroma, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and scallion
    whites and to cook, stirring, until aromatic, about 1
    minute.

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