Cornmeal Crusted Oyster And Black Eyed Pea Salad With Jalapeno Dressing Recipes

CORNMEAL COATING

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl or pie plate. Adjust seasoning, if desired.

PICKLED JALAPEñOS

Steps:

• Place the jalapeños in a large bowl or glass container or jar. Bring the vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer the liquid over low heat for 20-30 minutes, then pour over the jalapeños; marinate them for 15-20 minutes. Cool the liquid completely, and refrigerate until needed.

WOK-FRIED LONG LIFE NOODLES WITH NEW YEAR VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet with high sides filled 1/2 inch high with vegetable oil until it reaches 250 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Add lotus root and fry until golden brown; transfer to paper-towel-lined plates to drain.
• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until golden brown. Add celery, leeks, broth, both mushrooms, snow peas, and wine; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl; set vegetable mixture aside.
• Add chicken broth, oyster sauce, sugar, and salt to pan. Add noodles and cook, tossing constantly, until liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute. Return vegetable mixture to pan and cook, stirring, until liquid is absorbed; add truffle oil and remove from heat.
• Serve noodles immediately, garnished with fried lotus root and scallions.

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED OYSTER AND BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD WITH JALAPEñO DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl or pie pan. Adjust the seasoning to your own taste, adding more cayenne or herbs as desired.
• If using dried peas, place them in a small pot with about 3 cups of water, half an onion stuck with 2 cloves, and a bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the peas are tender but not mushy, about 30 minutes. Drain and rinse. If you're using canned peas, drain and rinse. Combine peas with the bell pepper and scallions in a small bowl. Pour 1/2 cup Jalapeño Dressing over this mixture and marinate for at least 5 minutes (or up to 30) at room temperature, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
• Use a chef's knife to trim away the rough skin and slice the celery root into fine julienne strips. Place a small saucepan with the celery root, lemon juice, salt, and water to cover over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, drain, and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, prepare the Cornmeal Coating.
• Heat 2 inches of frying oil in a medium saucepan or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Pour the shucked oysters into a colander and rinse, checking for shells. Pat them dry with paper towels. Dredge the oysters in the coating and place on a plate. When the oil is hot (about 350°F), fry the oysters (in batches to avoid overcrowding) until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil; drain on paper towels.
• To serve, toss the celery root and spinach and place in a small mound on the center of each plate. Spoon black-eyed peas around the salad, and top with the fried oysters. Drizzle plate with any leftover dressing.
• Combine the garlic, 1 tablespoon jalapeños, and mustard in a blender or food processor and pulse to puree. Add the salt, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and vinegar and puree until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and stir in the minced shallot and remaining jalapeños.