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Mushroom, Arugula and Tomato Toast with Rémoulade

July 14, 2013 by hipfoodiemom 14 Comments

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My dear friend, Jen, and I are big foodies and often attend many foodie type events together here in Seattle. We’ve taken cooking classes together, met Tom Douglas together, made doughnuts together at the Pantry at Delancey and we met Chef Edward Lee together at an event at a local culinary book store here called Book Larder.  Truth be told, I didn’t know who Edward Lee was until Jen asked me if I wanted to go. .  I did not watch Top Chef that season . . nor had I heard about him.

 

But as soon as I read about his new cookbook, Smoke and Pickles, recipes and stories from a new Southern kitchen. .  with exceptional recipes for food with Korean roots and Southern soul. Word. I was sold.

 

So, Jen and I went to the event, listened to Edward Lee talk about truly discovering his identity and finally being able to celebrate his Korean roots and upbringing while being introduced to Southern life and culture in Louisville, Kentucky – he’s hilarious by the way. We sampled some Curry Pork Pies (in the cookbook!), got to say hello and got our new cookbooks signed.

 

I love this book, not only because Edward Lee is Korean and I can relate on so many levels but also because it’s filled with honest, great stories and freaking brilliant recipes. This book is “a memoir first and a cookbook second, which makes sense considering that a serious chef would have a hard time telling a life’s story without the aid of recipes.”

 

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“Chef Edward Lee’s story and his food could only happen in America. Raised in Brooklyn by a family of Korean immigrants, he eventually settled down in his adopted hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, where he owns the acclaimed restaurant 610 Magnolia. A multiple James Beard Award nominee for his unique patchwork cuisine, Edward creates recipes—filled with pickling, fermenting, frying, curing, and smoking—that reflect the overlapping flavors and techniques that led this Korean-American boy to feel right at home in the South.

 

Dishes like Chicken-Fried Pork Steak with Ramen Crust and Buttermilk Pepper Gravy; Collards and Kimchi; Braised Beef Kalbi with Soft Grits and Scallions; and Miso-Smothered Chicken all share a place on his table. Born with the storytelling gene of a true Southerner, Lee fills his debut cookbook with tales of the restaurant world, New York City, Kentucky, and his time competing on Top Chef, plus more than 130 exceptional recipes for food with Korean roots and Southern soul.” This is my new favorite cookbook. .  I’m making his Miso Smothered Chicken, Bourbon and Coke Meatloaf Sandwich and the Adobo Fried Chicken and Waffles (on the cookbook cover) next! If any of this sounds enticing, buy this cookbook.

 

 

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This perfect rémoulade is the second recipe in the cookbook. If you have never had rémoulade, boy – you are missing out. Invented in France, “rémoulade is a popular condiment in many countries. Very much like the tartar sauce of some English-speaking cultures, remoulade is often aioli- or mayonnaise-based. Although similar to tartar sauce, it is often more yellowish (or reddish in Louisiana), often flavored with curry, and sometimes contains chopped pickles or piccalilli.” – Wikipedia.  I love how Edward recounts his first experience tasting rémoulade, at the young age of 12 at a fancy shamancy restaurant (you have to buy the cookbook to read the rest of the story). For me, to say that rémoulade is similar to tartar sauce is a huge understatement.   You must try this.

 

We’re cutting back a little on the beef and pork here at home, as you know, so I wanted to make some MLT’s. A vegetarian twist on the BLT. Mushroom Lettuce (Arugula in this case) and Tomato sandwiches and I topped these babies (and put some on the toast too) with this perfect rémoulade from Edward Lee. This stuff rocks. I really really love mushrooms and portobellos are perfect for this with their meaty texture and you won’t even miss the bacon. Seriously. My meat lovin’ husband scarfed down 4 of these and loved them. So, the next time you’re hankering for a great sandwich, give this one a try.

 

Print Recipe

Edward Lee's Perfect Rémoulade

Don't be scared of the long list of ingredients here. You are simply mixing everything together. This is delicious. Give it a try and next time, make your own version. If you can, make this a day ahead and the flavors will "harmonize overnight." RECIPE MAKES ABOUT 3 CUPS.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time4 mins
Total Time24 mins
Course: Condiment
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 1/2 cup chopped cornichons
  • 2 garlic cloves; grated or finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon; chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh flat-leaf parsley; chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grainy mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ketchup
  • 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon sweet paprika smoked paprika is fine too
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • grated zest of 1 orange
  • grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 3-4 dashes of Tabasco sauce

Instructions

  • Put the eggs into a small pot of water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 4 minutes only, then drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to chill. Drain. (do not leave the eggs in the ice bath; you want the yolks to be runny).
  • Peel the eggs and add to a large mixing bowl. Beat with a whisk; the yolks should be runny. Don't worry if it's lumpy. Add all of the remaining ingredients and mix well. Transfer to a bowl or jar with lid and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving or using. The remoulade will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Recipe published here with permission from Edward Lee. From Smoke & Pickles, pg 6.

 

Print Recipe

Mushroom, Arugula and Tomato Toast with Rémoulade

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Appetizer or Main
Servings: 2 -4
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4-6 slices of a french baguette
  • rémoulade see link above
  • arugula
  • 6-8 to matoes slices
  • 1-2 cups sautéed mushrooms cremini or portobello; using olive oil, kosher salt and pepper; depending on how much you want to use
  • freshly ground pepper
  • fresh parsley; finely chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium high heat. Add the french baguette slices and cook for 2 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until nicely browned and crispy; another 2-3 minutes or so.
  • To assemble your toasts: slather on the rémoulade on the toast, top with fresh arugula, sliced tomatoes and then the sautéed mushrooms. Top with more rémoulade, and garnish with freshly ground pepper and some parsley.

 

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Comments

  1. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says

    July 14, 2013 at 11:06 am

    Though I saw the name many times, I don´t think I ever made remoulade. But wow, it´s like my dream come true sauce! So full of vinegar and spice and acid. LOVE it Alice. I´m so glad you shared this recipe girl. I hadn´t heard of this guy either, and I´ve seen more top chef episodes than I dare admit.

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      July 15, 2013 at 11:13 pm

      Oh my gawd, Paula. . you must try this. . it is wonderful. I have been eating it on everything these past few days. . with my eggs, chicken, with bread. . it’s delicious. I am in love!

      Reply
  2. Linda | The Urban Mrs says

    July 15, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    I’m speechled – this recipe is so awesome. What’s better than mushroom, arugula, and tomato on a toast. I’m totally sold.

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      July 15, 2013 at 11:14 pm

      Linda, you must try this! You will love it! It’s so flavorful and has a nice kick. . I think you’d love it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says

    July 15, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    I love Edward Lee! I was a big fan of his when he was competing on Top Chef! He was so honest and true to himself. I’m definitely buying this book just from the few dishes you listed…especially that braised kalbi and grits! That sounds like perfection to me.

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    • hipfoodiemom says

      July 15, 2013 at 11:23 pm

      Amy,
      You will love the book. . it’s also filled with so many great stories.. I can relate on so many levels and I’m sure you will be able to too. . he was so great in person and reading the book and reading all of the recipes just makes me like him more. I think I will have to take up drinking bourbon reading this book! ha! or at least cooking with it . . and I am definitely going to try a bourbon-peach glaze or somethin’ . .

      Reply
  4. laurasmess says

    July 16, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    Hahaaa…. I am so glad that you added ‘don’t be scared of the long list of ingredients’!! As soon as I looked at the list I was like, “uh…what?!”. You saved the moment! The toast looks absolutely divine. I adore mushrooms, and the remoulade sounds like a perfect match. Thanks Alice! xx

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  5. Mushrooms Canada says

    July 17, 2013 at 7:26 am

    The MLT may be my new favourite sandwich! I must try making this Rémoulade at home… thanks for sharing the recipe!

    -Shannon

    Reply
  6. Min says

    July 17, 2013 at 9:25 am

    Smoke and Pickles..what a cute title! ;). I would love to meet chef Edward Lee someday. While I have a plethora of cookbooks, I truly appreciate and love ones w/lots of personal stories and experiences. I’ve never made remoulade and yes, I was shocked by the long list of ingredients initially. But then most of them I have in my pantry. I will def try making this soon and the toast and see what my meat loving husband (men…) thinks. We or he (I don’t eat a lot of it anyway) have been cutting back on red meat as well.

    Reply
  7. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    Wow that sammich looks goooooooood. I’d gladly eat it even without the meat (and I’m pretty carniverous). I love Edward Lee. I watched that season of Top Chef and he was one of my favourites. Funny, with a dry wit, easy-going and crazy talented. I was totally rooting for him. It’s so cool that you got to meet him. I didn’t even know he has a cookbook. I’ll definitely check it out!

    Reply
  8. C. Roy says

    July 31, 2013 at 7:42 am

    This looks sooo yummy !!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      July 31, 2013 at 7:43 am

      Thank you so much!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Lindsey Cook says

    January 28, 2014 at 11:30 am

    Hey there, this is my first time stopping by and I’m so glad I did, or else I wouldn’t have found this recipe!! =) What a perfect lunch or light dinner recipe. Yum!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      January 28, 2014 at 11:38 am

      Thank you so much, Lindsey and thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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