PICKLED RAMPS, SCALLIONS OR LEEKS
Ramps are a type of onion, similar to scallions or leeks and appear during April and May. Ramps are picked wild in the eastern United States, from southern Canada to the southern Appalachia mountains. If you're lucky you might find ramps at your local farmer's market. Serve these with grilled chicken or on French bread with some good cheeses. Adapted from Martha Stewart Living magazine.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together wine vinegar, sugar, salt, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, peppercorns, red pepper flakes(if using), thyme and 2 cups water in a med large saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and add ramps. Return to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer til tender, about5-7 minutes.
- Take off heat, let cool about 1-2 hours.
- Refrigerate in their liquid in an airtight container up to 1 month. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.9, Fat 0.2, Sodium 1091.3, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 49.9, Protein 0.2
PAN-FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRAB WITH ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES, PICKLED RAMPS, AND LEMON PUREE
Serve up a fresh, seasonal menu featuring soft-shell crabs and ramps, sure signs of spring, with this recipe from Momofuku chef David Chang.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make the ramps: Separate white and green parts of ramps, reserving green parts for potatoes. Place white parts of ramps in container and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, mix together hot water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and schichimi togarashi, kochukaru, and white peppercorns, if using; bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Pour cooled mixture over ramps and cover; transfer to refrigerator for at least 3 days and up to 1 month. Drain before using.
- Make the potatoes: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place potatoes, garlic, and thyme in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover; generously season with salt. Place over medium-high heat and simmer just until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and spread out on a baking sheet to cool completely.
- Cut cooled potatoes lengthwise on the bias. Heat grapeseed oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and place potatoes cut-side down in skillet. Transfer to oven and cook until a nice brown crust appears, about 20 minutes. Return to stove over medium-high heat and add butter; cook basting with oil and butter mixture. Add reserved greens from ramps to skillet and season with salt; toss to combine and remove from heat.
- Make the crabs: Meanwhile, heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season crabs with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook until red and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn crabs and add garlic, thyme, lemon slices, if using, and butter. Cook, basting with butter, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Spread 1 tablespoon lemon puree on each of 4 plates. Top with potatoes and crab; garnish with pickled ramps and serve immediately.
PICKLED RAMPS
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the vinegar, 2 tablespoons salt, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, bay leaf, and jalapeno in a nonreactive saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 3 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat and let the liquid cool to room temperature.
- Bring a gallon of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the ramps and blanch for 2 minutes, then drain in a colander.
- Pack the ramps into 2 (1-quart) jars, cover with the cooled pickling liquid to within 1/2-inch of the rim, and screw on the lids. Refrigerate for up to 1 month.
CHARRED OCTOPUS TACO WITH HARISSA, CHORIZO CRUSHED POTATOES, AND PICKLED RAMPS
These tacos combine tender grilled octopus with spiced harissa and piquant chorizo potatoes and are finished with the acidic bite of quick-pickled ramps.
Provided by Lee Wolen Boka
Yield Makes 12 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275°F. Place the octopus, garlic, and thyme in a 5-quart pot or Dutch oven. Pour olive oil over (octopus should be submerged) and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover the pot with foil, place in oven, and cook until tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Check the octopus periodically for tenderness by inserting a paring knife into the thickest part of an arm. When fully cooked, the knife should easily pierce the flesh. Remove from oven and let sit covered until the octopus comes to room temperature. Discard thyme and garlic. Remove and discard head, separate arms, and gently remove the purple skin.
- Toast the chiles in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Let cool and remove the stems and seeds. Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small pot. Add chiles and simmer until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Purée chiles and water in a blender until smooth, scrape out and reserve.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sweat the onions until tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the onions, ground spices, lemon juice, and salt to the blender with 3 tablespoons of the pepper purée. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Strain, taste, and adjust seasoning. Harissa can be made 1 day in advance.
- Bring the vinegar, sugar, salt, and 1 cup water to a boil and stir until dissolved. Place the ramps in a heatproof glass container and pour vinegar mixture over. Let sit until ramps come to room temperature, then refrigerate 1 hour. Ramps can be pickled 1 day in advance.
- Start the potatoes in a medium pot with cold salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain, crush with a fork, and reserve.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the chorizo, breaking into bits, until browned and cooked through. Strain and reserve oil.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Rub the octopus with a little olive oil and grill until lightly charred, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Slice octopus into bite-size pieces. Meanwhile, heat the reserved chorizo oil and potatoes in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cooked chorizo and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Warm the tortillas. Divide the crushed potatoes between the tortillas, top with octopus, a spoonful of harissa, and 2 or 3 pickled ramps.
PICKLED RAMPS
Try these piquant pickled ramps with grilled chicken for dinner or serve them at lunch with a baguette and a variety of cheeses.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir together vinegar, sugar, salt, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, peppercorns, red-pepper flakes, thyme, and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add ramps; return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.
PICKLED RAMPS
Categories Side Leek Spring Bon Appétit Fat Free Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 1 pint
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim greens from 8 ounces ramps (2 handfuls); reserve for another use-like pesto! Pack bulbs into a heatproof 1-pint jar along with 2 dried red chiles, 2 bay leaves, 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, and 1 teaspoon black peppercorns.
- Bring 1 cup white wine vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve. Pour over ramps to cover. Seal jar. Let cool, then chill. Ramps will keep 2 weeks.
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