Abalone Hors Doeuvres Food

CHILLED BEEF AND VEGETABLE HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• Cut tenderloin into thin, 1/4-inch strips, trimming off all fat. Pound out slices, maintaining the rectangular shape, until they are approximately 1/8" thick. Whisk together soy sauce, sugar, salt and mirin until dissolved. Dip slice of steak in soy mixture then place a piece of scallion, pepper and jicama on top. Roll tightly and skewer through center.
• Grill or broil, over or under medium-high heat, basting with sauce, for 3 or 4 minutes. Cut each roll in 2 or 3 pieces and skewer with toothpick. Serve warm or room temperature.

DUCK CAMP HORS D'OEUVRES WITH BOURBON FINISH

Steps:

• Assemble dredge ingredients in a 1-quart resealable plastic bag, seal, and shake to mix thoroughly.
• Add the bacon to a cold 10-inch pan (I find a cast iron skillet works well) and put on medium heat. When fat has rendered and while bacon is still soft, add onions to the pan with brown sugar. Stir onions occasionally, cook until golden brown. You can add a bit of salt and pepper if you like.
• While onion is cooking, add meat to the dredge, 5 to 6 pieces at a time, seal bag, and shake bag to coat all pieces. Remove dredged pieces, shake off excess, and repeat with remaining meat.
• Remove onions and bacon from the pan, trying to leave as many rendered juices as possible, and set onion mixture aside. Add 1/2 of the olive oil to the pan, raise heat to medium temperature a little bit, and allow oil to heat up. Add meat, a handful at a time, and use wooden spoon to separate pieces. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally (note: if meat starts to stick, add a little more oil to pan.) Return onion mixture to the pan, and toss.
• Dissolve cornstarch in bourbon and add to pan. Continue to cook for about 3 minutes, stirring. Liquid should thicken, slightly. Remove the meat and onion mixture from the pan and pour the sauce over the top. Serve hors d'oeuvres family style with toothpicks and crackers or French bread slices.

ABALONE CAKES

Steps:

• Place the sliced abalone into a grinder or food processor and mince. Once minced, place the abalone meat in a bowl and add the minced garlic, egg and bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly. Mold the mixture into palm-sized patties and place aside.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Place the patties in the pan and cook for about 2 minutes on each side. Serve.

RIVOLI HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• For Pickled Herring Mousse:
• Chill mold for mousse in freezer. Blend herring, 1 at a time, to a fine puree. Strain through a fine sieve. Puree apples with Calvados, and add to herring puree. Stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper.
• Dissolve gelatin in water over low heat. Do not let boil. Set aside to cool.
• Fold egg whites into herring-apple puree, then whisk in cooled gelatin. Pour in chilled mold and place in refrigerator to set.
• To serve, unmold and slice.
• For Onions and Raisins in a Seasoned Sauce:
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter in large pan over medium heat. Add onions and gently cook. Then add 1/2 of the white wine, half of the ketchup, and half of the raisins. Saute for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a separate pan, heat remaining butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook gently. Add the remaining wine, ketchup, and raisins. Season with salt and pepper.
• Chill each mixture in separate bowls until ready to serve.
• For Veal Brains in Marinade:
• Drain brains and place in saucepan with fresh water to cover. Bring to boil, over medium heat. Remove and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Once cooled, drain, trim off fat and skin, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
• Blend together sugar, vinegar, oil and cayenne. Pour over brains and chill for 1 hour.