Corn And Shiitake Tart Food

MIXED GRAINS WITH SHIITAKES AND CORN

Steps:

• Cook 1 cup quinoa and 1/2 cup millet in boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and spread on a paper towel?lined baking sheet to cool. Cook 8 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, 5 minutes. Add 1 cup corn, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme and salt and pepper to taste; cook, stirring, until the corn is tender, 30 seconds. Let cool, then toss with the grains, 1 cup fresh parsley, the juice of 1/2 lemon and 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded parmesan.

CORN AND SHIITAKE FRITTERS

Steps:

• Cut the corn kernels from the cobs and transfer half of them to a blender. Using the dull side of a knife, scrape the pulp from the cobs into the blender. Add the egg and milk; puree until smooth.
• In a very large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the shiitake and onion and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining corn and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Scrape the mixture onto a plate and freeze just until no longer hot, about 5 minutes.
• In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Stir in the puree, then fold in the corn kernels, shiitake and onion.
• Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining 1/2 cup of oil. When it is hot, add eight level 1/4-cup mounds of batter to the skillet and spread them to a 1/2-inch thickness. Fry over moderately high heat, turning once, until the fritters are golden and crusty, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

WARM CORN AND SHIITAKE FRISEE SALAD

Steps:

• In a tall cup (using a hand blender) or blender cup, add mustard, shallots, soy and vinegar. Blend and drizzle in 1 cup of oil to emulsify. Season with pepper and a little salt. Check for seasoning. Set aside at room temperature. Using a hot non-stick pan, coat with remaining oil and saute garlic for 2 minutes. Add shiitakes and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add corn and saute for 3 minutes. Deglaze with vinaigrette and just heat. In a large bowl, place frisee and pour hot vinaigrette over. Mix well and serve immediately.
• PLATING Place in a large salad bowl and garnish with fresh cracked black pepper.

CORN AND SHIITAKE TART

Steps:

• On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 13-inch round, about 1/4 inch thick. With a dry pastry brush, sweep off excess flour; fit dough into a 10-inch round flan ring or a tart pan with a removable bottom, pressing into the edges. Using a rolling pin or a sharp paring knife, trim the dough flush with the edge of the pan. Chill shell until firm, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Line chilled shell with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake 30 to 40 minutes. Remove weights and parchment; continue baking until tart shell is golden brown all over, 10 to 15 minutes more. Cool completely on a wire rack.
• Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.Add mushrooms, and cook until they start to give off moisture, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the corn and the chives and cook, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove filling from heat and season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Set filling aside.
• In a bowl, whisk together milk, cream, and eggs; season with salt and pepper. Pour mushroom filling into cooled tart shell. Place tart on a rimmed baking sheet; pour in milk mixture. Bake, rotating the sheet halfway through, until custard is set in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly on a wire rack. Garnish with chives, and serve warm or at room temperature.

CREAM OF SHIITAKE AND CORN SOUP

Steps:

• In a big pot, over medium heat, put half of the oil. Add the leeks and cook until they are tender.
• Add the broth, the potato, the corn and the celery. Cover and let cook until the vegetable are tenders (20 minutes).
• Meanwhile, in a frying pan, sauté the mushrooms in the rest of the oil. Season to taste.
• Cream the soup with a blender.
• Put the soup in bowls. Make a nest of mushrooms over and serve piping hot.

CORN RISOTTO WITH OKRA AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Combine the corn and the milk in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook at a low simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the milk from scorching. Drain off the milk and reserve it. Place the corn in a food processor and process for 30 seconds. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the shallots, carrots, celery and leek and saute until tender. Stir in the corn, 1 cup of the reserved milk, chili powder and Parmesan. Add salt to taste. Keep warm.
• Grill or saute the okra and mushrooms until tender. Divide the risotto among 5 plates. Garnish with the okra and mushrooms and serve immediately.

CURRIED MILLET, SHIITAKE, AND CORN SALAD RESTEY

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat and cook millet, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes, or until it makes popping sounds and begins to turn golden. Remove skillet from heat.
• In a small saucepan bring water to a boil and stir in millet. Cook millet, covered, over low heat 20 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Transfer millet to a large bowl and fluff with a fork.
• In cleaned skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté onion, stirring, until softened. Add shiitake and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add corn and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Still in curry powder, soy sauce, vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and add to millet.

SHIITAKE AND GOAT CHEESE TART

Steps:

• Make crust:
• Blend flour and salt in processor. Add butter; process until coarse meal forms. Add ice water; process until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and chill 30 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled. Soften slightly before rolling out.)
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out dough on floured surface to 15-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Trim off excess dough. Freeze crust 20 minutes.
• Line crust with foil. Fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake until sides are set, about 20 minutes. Remove foil and beans; bake until pale golden, piercing with toothpick if crust bubbles, about 15 minutes. Cool. Maintain oven temperature.
• Make filling:
• Bring cream and garlic to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until mixture is reduced to 1 cup, whisking occasionally, about 15 minutes. Cool. Puree in processor. Blend in egg and salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cool.
• Spread goat cheese over bottom of crust. Sprinkle mushrooms over. Spoon cream mixture over. Bake until filling is set, about 20 minutes. Cool on rack.