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Broccoflower Couscous with Curry Oil and Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Adapted from Raw by Charlie Trotter & Roxanne Klein (Ten Speed Press)

By Sacha Cohen
August/September 2006

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Serves 4

Couscous

1/2

head broccoflower*, broken into florets the size of tiny peas

1

cup champagne grapes, stems removed

1/3

cup fine-brunoise-cut** carrot

2

tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1

tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

1

tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh lavender, soaked for 15 minutes in filtered water, drained, patted dry, and lightly crushed
teaspoons freshly ground coriander seeds
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
Celtic sea salt and freshly ground pepper

*


A broccoflower is a cross between broccoli and cauliflower.

 **

Brunoise means a very fine dice.


This recipe is adapted from Raw by
Charlie Trotter & Roxanne Klein
(Ten Speed Press)


To make the couscous: Combine the broccoflower, grapes, carrot, parsley, tarragon, cilantro, lavender, coriander, olive oil, champagne vinegar, and orange juice in a bowl and stir to mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Garnish

   4

teaspoons curry oil

4

 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1

tablespoon fresh chervil leaves

2

teaspoons fresh tiny tarragon leaves

2

teaspoons fresh micro flat-leaf parsley leaves

Assembly: Place a shallow ring mold, 5 inches in diameter, in the center of each plate. Fill it to a depth of ½ inch with the couscous and then gently press on the couscous with the back of a spoon. Remove the ring mold. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of the curry oil and 1 teaspoon of the vinegar around the plate, and sprinkle with the chervil, tarragon, and parsley leaves.


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