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TasunkaWitko
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Posted: 24 October 2017 at 09:37 |
I'm not sure if the American SouthEast is the best place to put this, but it seems be a Delmarva-type of dish, with a touch of France. If anyone has any suggestions for a better forum, let me know.
Either way, it looks great, and I intend to try it; however, I'd be tempted to double it and bake it in one dish.
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Dishes like this do work better if done in single-serving portions, Ron. Making it as a casserole tends to overcook them, on one hand, and they often don't rise, as well. So stick with the ramekins or other, similar, dishes.
A bain marie (water bath) helps promote even cooking. Do not, repeat not, open the oven door while they cook. That's a sure-fire way of getting them to fall. They'll also start to fall once you take them out of the oven, so the trick is to have everyone seated at the table, and then bring them out. Keep in mind, too, that soufflés are, at base, egg dishes that are flavored with cheeses and other goodies. Here’s one variation on the theme, from Andrea Froncello and Jennifer Jeffrey’s Crab: Buying-Cooking-Cracking: Crab-Corn Soufflé 3 tbls unsalted butter 1/8 cup all-purpose flour ¼ tsp ground nutmeg 2 tsp salt 1 ½ tsp black pepper 1 ½ cups milk 3-4 tbls finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano 2 ½ tbls minced shallot ½ cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 8 oz crabmeat ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar ½ cup shredded Mozzarella ½ tsp red pepper flakes 6 large eggs, separated Preheat oven to 375F. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until it foams. Stir in the flour, nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and uniform. Gradually whisk in the milk in a slow, thin steam. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove the béchamel sauce from the heat. Generously butter one 8-cup soufflé dish or six 1-cup ramekins. Dust the inside with the grated cheese to create a light coating. Invert and tap lightly to remove excess. In a large skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until translucent. Stir in the corn kernels, crabmeat, béchamel sauce, balance of the Cheddar and Mozzarella, pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and the remaining teaspoon pepper. Stir with a wooden spoon to evenly combine the ingredients. Cook until the cheese has melted, about 6 minutes, stirring once or twice. Pour the mixture into a large bowl. Whisking constantly, add the egg yolks one by one and beat the mixture until light and frothy. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites and the remaining salt until stiff, glossy peaks form. Stir one fourth of the egg whites into the crab mixture. Gently fold in one-third of the remaining whites at a time until blended. Pour into the soufflé dish, leaving ½ inch of space at the top to allow for expansion, or divide among the ramekins. Bake the ramekins for 20-25 minutes or the large soufflé dish for 30-35 minutes until risen and golden brown. When you press the top with our finger, it should bounce back lightly, with a bit of wiggle in the middle. Do not open the oven door during the first 20 minutes of cooking, otherwise the soufflé will fall. Bring the soufflés directly to the table for maximum visual effect. Serve immediately. |
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Another one that looks really good, Brook - thanks!
I see what you mean about the individual dishes, too - I got to thinking that considering the cooking time and temperature, one large mass might not be good. I'm not sure if we have any ramekins, but I'll check; I imagine that muffin tins might work almost as well. |
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Or pudding cups, if you have them.
Note: Glass/ceramic heats differently than metal. So your cooking time might be affected if you use muffin tins. |
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>>>Glass/ceramic heats differently than metal. So your cooking time might be affected if you use muffin tins.<<<
That makes sense - I'll see what I can borrow; ironically, I just turned down the opportunity to buy some small cazuelas from La Tienda that would probably have worked perfectly; however, I figured I would never use them. The ramekins that we do have are actually hard plastic (yes, I know - I will say 10 Hail Brooks in contrition.... ) |
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