Strawberry Endive Salad With Edible Flowers Recipes

PAN-ROASTED ENDIVE

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 halved heads endive cut-side down; season with salt. Cook until browned and softened, turning once, about 10 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon sugar and a pinch of salt. Simmer, turning to coat, until syrupy, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle with chives.

SORBET WITH CANDIED FLOWERS

Steps:

• To make these candied flower petals, whisk 1 pasteurized egg white with 1 teaspoon water; brush on both sides of your edible flower petals. Sprinkle the petals on both sides with superfine sugar, then let dry at room temperature, uncovered, overnight. Serve on ice cream or sorbet.

CRYSTALLIZED FLOWERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the egg whites and water; beat lightly with a fork. Dip a paint brush in the egg whites and gently paint a flower ¿ covering the petals thoroughly but not excessively. While still wet, gently sprinkle the coated petals with the superfine sugar. Put the crystallized flowers on a sheet pan lined with waxed paper to dry for 12 to 24 hours. Use to top cakes and desserts.

ARTICHOKE FLOWERS

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
• Clip the tips off the artichoke leaves with kitchen shears and remove outer leaves until you reach the thin softer inner leaves. Cut off the stem as close to the heart of the artichoke as possible.
• Place artichokes into the deep fryer, do not overcrowd the pan, and cook until they open up and are golden brown. Drain cooked artichokes on a paper towels and season with seasoning salt while still hot.
• Serve on a plate removing leaves to dip in sauce.
• Combine ingredients together and serve as an accompaniment for the artichoke flowers.