Lemon Hazelnut Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Recipe is adapted from Thomas Keller, LA Times. It calls for xanthan gum which is found in health food stores and cooking supply stores or you could use unflavored gelatin. You will also need a fine mesh strainer, called a chinois, found in cooking and restaurant supply stores. Ingredients:
1 cup water |
2 tablespoons meyer lemon juice |
2 tablespoons sugar |
3/4 teaspoon sugar |
4 teaspoons kosher salt |
2 tablespoons hazelnut oil |
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum or 1 sheet gelatin |
2 tablespoons chives, minced |
Directions:
1. If using xanthan gum, you'll neet a blender to combine water, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and hazelnut oil.
2. Process on medium low and slowly drizzle in the xanthan gum and blend until thoroughly combined, about 1 minute.
3. If using gelatin, allow to bloom in ice water.
4. Combine water, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and hazelnut oil in a small saucepan, and gently warm to a light simmer; add the gelatin and whisk until dissolved.
5. Strain the vinaigrette through a chinois, cover, and chill until serving.
6. Garnish with chives.
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