Here's a refined recipe for Chicories with Walnut Anchoiade, Goat Cheese, Mushroom Skewer, and Burnt Onion Ash: Ingredients: For the Chicories: – Assorted chicory leaves (such as endive, radicchio, and frisée), washed and dried For the Walnut Anchoiade: – 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced
– 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and minced – 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil – 1 tablespoon lemon juice – Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste For the Mushroom Skewer: – 8-10 large mushrooms (such as button or cremini), cleaned and stems removed – Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minute
For the Burnt Onion Ash: – 1 large onion, peeled and cut into thick slice For Assembly: – Goat cheese, crumbled – Fresh herbs (such as parsley or chives), chopped – Edible flowers (optional), for garnish – Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions: For Walnut Anchoiade: Mix roasted walnuts, minced garlic, minced anchovy fillets, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice in a food processor. Pulse to mix well. Salt and pepper the anchoiade to taste. Set aside. To prepare the mushroom skewer, preheat the grill or pan over medium-high heat.
Secure the mushrooms on the moistened wooden skewers. Grill mushroom skewers until cooked and browned, 4-5 minutes per side. Remove skewers from grill and set aside. To prepare Burnt Onion Ash, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Bake the thick onion slices directly on the oven rack for 30–40 minutes until charred and blackened. Remove onions from oven and cool slightly. Scrape the charred onion skin off to see the ash after cooling. Remove the charred layer and place the onion ash in a small basin.
Place chicory leaves on a serving platter for assembly. Apply walnut anchoiade to chicory leaves. Top chicories with grilled mushroom skewers. Top mushroom and chicory skewers with goat cheese crumbles. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh herbs and edible flowers.
Spread charred onion ash on the dish. Serve chicories with walnut anchoiade, goat cheese, mushroom skewer, and burnt onion ash immediately, with lemon wedges for squeezing. Eat this stylish and tasty starter or side! This elegant dish has bold flavors and textures to impress your visitors.
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