Recipe for Eggs "Benedict" with Quail Eggs, Spiced Biscuits and Lemongrass-Crab-Fennel Salad 
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Yield:
4
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
12 x quail eggs
1 tbl rice wine vinegar
Water
----------------- SPICED BISCUITS ----------------
3/4 cup bread flour
3/4 cup cake flour
1/2 tbl salt
3/8 cup sugar
1 tsp ancho chile powder
4 tbl baking powder
1/2 tbl minced fresh thyme
Zest of above lemon minced
1/2 cup chilled butter - (4 oz)
2 whl eggs
12 oz buttermilk - (place eggs in pint cup and top fill with milk to the top)
----------------- LEMONGRASS-CRAB-FENNEL SALAD ----------------
2 x lemongrass stalks, white part only finely minced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus
1 tbl extra-virgin olive oil
3 x scallions cut 1/16" slices,
green and white parts separated
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 tbl coarsely-ground toasted coriander
1 lrg fennel head de-cored, and
shaved paper thin
1/2 lb fresh crab leg meat picked over
Salt to taste
Instructions:
Instructions: In a 2-quart sauce pan filled 2/3 of water add vinegar and bring to a boil. On a simmer, open eggs into the water and try to gather the whites around the yolks. Cook only briefly, 1 to 2 minutes, should keep the eggs runny.

For the Spiced Biscuits: In a food processor, combine all dry ingredients, thyme and zest. Add chilled butter and pulse to small pieces. Add egg-milk mixture and incorporate. Do not over mix. Remove from processor and roll out on a floured surface. Using a 2-inch round pastry cutter, make circles and bake on parchment paper at 350 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes until golden brown. A tester should come out cleanly. (Makes 12 biscuits, 2 per serving)

For the Lemongrass-Crab-Fennel Salad: In a small saute pan on medium heat, add 1 tablespoon oil and saute lemongrass and scallion whites until soft, about 4 minutes. Season and set aside. In a bowl, whisk together juice, coriander, scallion greens and remaining oil. Add lemongrass and check for seasoning. In another bowl, mix crab and fennel. Add 2/3 of the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Check for seasoning.

For Plating: Cut the biscuits in half. Lay a little salad down to prevent sliding and place the bottom half on the salad. Top with small mound of salad the top with egg. Drizzle on vinaigrette and rest top of biscuit against the mound.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Beverage Suggestion: Jasmine Tea, Black Coffee, Fresh Orange Juice

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