Thai Style Caesar Salad Food

THAI-INSPIRED CAESAR SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Thinly slice half a white onion and marinate it with the Italian dressing.
• Hard boil 4 eggs. Cool, then peel the eggs. Separate the yolks from the whites. (Chop the whites up and add them to the salad.).
• Make the dressing: Mash the egg yolks in a bowl. Add the garlic, peanut butter, mayonnaise, water, fish sauce, and Italian dressing. Stir well to combine. It should be a smooth sauce, with very little lumps. Add the marinated onions to the dressing. Add in the sugar, a little at a time, until it reaches the desired balance of sweet to tart.
• Lightly toss the lettuce, egg whites, cilantro, and fried won ton noodles together with the dressing. Add the chicken if using.
• Plate on serving plates & drizzle with the dressing.

THE BEST CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the croutons: Put the olive oil and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. When the butter is completely melted add the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Carefully swirl the pan to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the garlic to infuse the oil mixture.
• Put the bread pieces on a baking sheet. Evenly pour the garlic mixture over the bread and toss to coat. Spread the bread in a single layer and bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir the bread halfway through cooking to ensure even browning. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with black pepper and Parmesan. Set aside to cool.
• For the salad: Soak the anchovies in a small bowl of water for 5 minutes. Rinse with cold water, drain and pat dry. Finely chop the anchovies and garlic, then use the side of your knife to mash them to a paste.
• Add the anchovy paste, egg yolk, Dijon mustard and lemon juice to a large bowl and whisk to combine. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil in a steady stream until emulsified. Stir in 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan. If needed, add water, 1 teaspoon at a time to thin the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the lettuce and croutons to a large bowl and gently toss with the dressing until coated. Top with grated Parmesan and serve immediately.