Peruvian Purple Potato Dumplings With Ragout Of Heirloom Tomatoes And Basil Recipes

SHAVED ASPARAGUS, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES AND WHITE TRUFFLE JUS

Steps:

• With a sharp peeler, peel the asparagus into long thin strips. In a medium saute pan add 1 tablespoon butter. When clarified, add the shallots, garlic and herbs. When beginning to brown, add the asparagus and deglaze with the white wine. Drizzle in the truffle oil. Finish with the second tablespoon of butter. Place the asparagus in the center of each plate. Drizzle the sauce over the asparagus and garnish with the heirloom tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.

ROASTED PERUVIAN POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Halve the potatoes and place them in a bowl. Cover them with water if you cut them ahead of time.
• In another bowl, mix olive oil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Drain potatoes well and add them to the oil mixture. Toss with olive oil mixture. Spread the potatoes on a sheet pan. Roast for 30 minutes until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

PURPLE PERUVIAN SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Pour 4 inches of water into a large saucepan or soup pot. Put a steamer basket in the pot and bring the water to a boil. Put the potatoes into the steamer basket and steam until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the steamer basket and pour out the water. Put the potatoes into the pot, add the broth, and gently warm over low heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and the olive oil, then smash with a potato masher. Stir in the chives, parsley, and a generous pinch of salt and serve right away.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
• (per serving)
• Calories: 190
• Total Fat: 10.7g (1.5g saturated, 7.5g monounsaturated)
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Protein: 2g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sodium: 310mg

HEIRLOOM TOMATOES WITH THAI BASIL AND SUPERSWEET CORN

Steps:

• Peel garlic and place in cold water. Bring to a boil and drain. Add the blanched garlic to olive oil simmer until garlic is mushy, being careful not to brown garlic. Let come to room temperature. Roast tomatoes over an open flame until their skins are blistered. Peel each tomato and slice horizontally into 5 slices, each approximately 3/4-inch thick. Submerge in garlic flavored oil with 1 bunch of Thai basil. Salt and pepper to taste. Allow the tomatoes to marinate at room temperature for at least one hour. Remove tomatoes and reserve marinade.
• Husk corn and cut ears in half. Grate on a box grater to strip away all kernels, reserving cobs. Place grated corn and cobs in a saucepan and add water to cover. Taste at this point, and sweeten with a bit of sugar if desired. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes and strain through a fine mesh sieve. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside 8 sprigs of Thai basil. Chop all but the reserved basil. To serve, arrange tomato slices attractively on the center of a plate. Mix some of the marinade with some of the Thai Basil-Corn Syrup to your taste, and garnish this sauce with the chopped Thai basil. Spoon sauce over the tomatoes. Garnish each plate with 2 sprigs of Thai basil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.