Hungry for a @DinnerDeeAs bonus recipe? Here's how @chefjeffphilbin made the Cauliflower Bacon Leek Purée served with Drew Garabo's reimagined #fishandchips earlier on @fox13tampa - see the full episode and grab the recipe at www.DinnerDeeAs...
Cauliflower Bacon Leek Purée
Ingredients
4 slices bacon, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium head cauliflower, chopped into florets
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
½ cup heavy cream (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste
chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Directions
Cook diced bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Once done, remove bacon and set aside, leaving drippings in skillet.
Add olive oil to skillet with bacon drippings.
Add minced garlic and sliced leeks, and sauté until leeks are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
In separate pot, bring chicken or vegetable broth to simmer. Add cauliflower florets to pot and cook until tender, 10-15 minutes.
Once cauliflower is cooked, add leek and garlic mixture into pot with cauliflower and broth.
Blend entire mixture with immersion blender in pot or, carefully transfer to blender or food processor, and puree until smooth. Take extra caution when blending hot liquids.
If desired, mix in heavy cream to enrich purée. Season puree with salt and pepper to your liking.
Finally, sprinkle reserved crispy bacon along with chopped chives or parsley over puree before serving for added flavor and presentation.
20 авг 2024
