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Zucchini Blossoms 01

Zucchini Blossoms 01 is built on Plus Unsalted Butter, Garlic Minced, and Plus Tablesoon Heavy Cream. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1 tsp
• 1/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a food processor, finely chop the mushrooms.

2. 2

   Place in a bowl and sprinkle with the lemon juice to prevent the mushrooms from discolouring.

3. 3

   In a saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter.

4. 4

   When butter is melted, saute the shallots and garlic.

5. 5

   Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Saute for 3-4 minutes.

7. 7

   Drain the mushrooms in a sieve placed over a saucepan.

8. 8

   Place the mushrooms in a saucepan and cook over high heat until all the excess moisture has eveaporated.

9. 9

   Combine the cream and egg yolks in small mixing bowl and whisk until blended.

10. 10

    Whisk this mixture into the mushrooms and let cook over high heat for 2 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove from heat and allow to cool.

12. 12

    Gently open petals of each blossom and fill center of each with 1/2 tablespoon of the mushroom mixture.

13. 13

    Place a truffle in the center of each blossom and carefully close the petals up around the truffle and stuffing.

14. 14

    Place the zucchini on the wire rack or bamboo steamer.

15. 15

    Cover with a sheet of aluminium foil.

16. 16

    Place the pan, with water over high heat and steam for 15 minutes or until zucchini is fork tender.

17. 17

    Place the reserved mushroom liquid on top and reduce to 2 tablespoons liquid.

18. 18

    Cut the remaining butter into cubes and whisk into the mushroom liquid, until each cube is incorporated.

19. 19

    Season with salt and pepper.

20. 20

    Spread the spinach leaves on the platter.

21. 21

    Place the zuchini on the spinach and drizzle with the sauce.

22. 22

    Garnish with chervil sprigs.