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Szechuan Alligator in a Crispy Noodle Nest with Lemon Ginger Dressing and Shiitakes Recipe

Szechuan Alligator in a Crispy Noodle Nest with Lemon Ginger Dressing and Shiitakes Recipe

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Szechuan Alligator in a Crispy Noodle Nest with Lemon Ginger Dressing and Shiitakes

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Ingredients:

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2 oz rice wine vinegar
2 1/2 oz lemon juice
1/2 tbsp dry mustard
2 tsp grated gingerroot
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp salt
1 oz soy sauce
1 lemon , zested
1 tbsp tahini paste
1 cup sesame oil
1 1/2 cups peanut oil
8 oz alligator tenderloin (about 4 small tenderloins)
2 tbsp szechuan peppercorns, lightly toasted, crushed , and sifted through a strainer (discard the tough stems and seeds)
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 cups japanese bread crumbs
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 tsp salt
pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp dry mustard
6 egg whites , beaten until frothy
2 heads baby bok choy , fine julienne
1/2 head green cabbage, finely shredded
1 large peeled carrot , fine julienne
1 bunch green onion , fine julienne
1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
1 tsp mint, chopped
1 cup snow peas , fine julienne
1 cup sliced, sauteed shiitakes
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 lb fresh angel hair pasta, uncooked
2 quarts oil, for deep-frying
18 red endive spears
18 nasturtium blossoms

Directions:

For the Lemon Ginger Dressing: Combine all above ingredients, except oils. Using an electric blender, add 1 cup sesame oil and 1 cup peanut oil, blending in batches until smooth. Keep refrigerated.
For the Szechuan alligator: Mix the above ingredients together. Rub alligator tenderloins with the mixture and let sit for 1 hour. For the Breading: Mix flour and cornstarch together. Combine bread crumbs, sesame seeds, salt, cayenne pepper and mustard. Dredge alligator in flour/cornstarch mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in egg whites. Coat in bread crumb mixture. Set aside.
Use 1 cup peanut oil for frying alligator. In a heavy duty saucepan with 4-inch sides or higher, heat oil to 350 degrees. Fry alligator until crispy. Drain on paper towels. Set aside until ready to add to salad.
For the Vegetables and the Crispy Noodle Nest: Split pasta into 6 equal parts. Form each into a bird?s nest that is about 5 inches in diameter. Put nests in freezer while heating oil to 325 degrees. Fry each nest directly out of freezer, using a ladle to keep the center hollow. Cook just until lightly golden. Drain on paper towels.
Assembly: Slice alligator on the bias. Combine vegetables and alligator in a bowl. Add 1 cup of dressing. Toss well.
Place a nest in the center of each plate. Arrange 3 endive spears, so that they are sticking out from each nest. Place a mound of salad in the center of nest.
Arrange 3 Nasturtiums between each endive spear. Drizzle more dressing and sesame seeds on and around salad if desired.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4360.6 Kcal (18257 kJ)
Calories from fat	3583.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	398.17g	613%
Sodium	2243.57mg	93%
Potassium	5541.61mg	118%
Total Carbs	166.37g	55%
Sugars	10.44g	42%
Dietary Fiber	59.95g	240%
Protein	41.22g	82%
Vitamin C	147mg	245%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	291mg	1617%
Calcium	1117.6mg	112%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	187.12 Kcal (783 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.09g	613%
Sodium	96.28mg	93%
Potassium	237.8mg	118%
Total Carbs	7.14g	55%
Sugars	0.45g	42%
Dietary Fiber	2.57g	240%
Protein	1.77g	82%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	245%
Iron	12.5mg	1617%
Calcium	48mg	112%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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