FRISéE AUX LARDONS
Here is a bistro salad classic of curly endive with bacon and poached egg that demands a kind of ruthlessness from its cooks. You want curly endive with tender, blanched centers. That means the darker green outer leaves must be removed and not used in the dish. You want to expose the pale inner leaves and keep them looking as natural as possible. Don't chop them. For the lardons, use bacon or, if you don't want its smoky taste, unsmoked pancetta. And when you fry them, take care to brown the lardons lightly so that they are crisp, but with a little give. Don't overcook them, or the egg.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories quick, weekday, salads and dressings
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash and dry curly endive, place in a shallow salad bowl and refrigerate.
- In a small skillet, simmer bacon for about 5 minutes in a small amount of water. Drain and dry skillet, then cook bacon over medium heat until lightly browned and crisp, but still a bit springy.
- For the vinaigrette, whisk together mustard, vinegar and garlic. Whisk in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Put a low-sided skillet on the stove and fill two-thirds with salted water. Bring to a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a cup and carefully lower into the water. Poach eggs for 3 to 4 minutes, until whites have set and yolks are still soft. With a slotted spoon, remove to a towel-lined plate.
- Lightly salt endive and toss with vinaigrette, coating well. Divide greens among 4 plates, place an egg in center of each, then add 3 croutons. Spoon warm lardons over salads. Shower with freshly ground black pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 390, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 493 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Mash Collins
[email protected]I'm not sure I would make this recipe again.
Nirob Ali
[email protected]This dish is best served immediately after it's made.
Debra Campbell
[email protected]I would recommend using a good quality olive oil for this recipe.
DÅvÎD Okoli
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort.
M Farooq
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of anchovies, but I didn't find them to be overpowering in this dish.
Elizabeth Travers
[email protected]This is a great way to use up leftover escarole.
Charlotte Romany
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
M Droid
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.
Shukat Awan188
[email protected]I loved the crispy lardons in this dish. They added a nice texture and flavor.
Emmanuel julius
[email protected]So easy and delicious!
Maurice Munoz
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Bethel zeleke
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great go-to recipe for when I'm short on time.
Raj Kumar Jimee
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of the crispy lardons and the creamy dressing.
Moses martinez
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of escarole, but this recipe changed my mind. The bitterness of the escarole was perfectly balanced by the sweet and savory flavors of the other ingredients.
Ilyaas Sujaac
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable.
Md Asim Hussain
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Zeshan Rana
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.
Saddam Ahmed
[email protected]I loved how simple this recipe was. It only took me about 30 minutes to make and it tasted delicious. I especially liked the crispy lardons.
Amina Salman
[email protected]This is one of the best recipes I've tried in a while! The flavors were incredible and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again soon.