First Foodie Email 2014

I've done a few tasty things already this year, but here's the first worth mentioning. This one was actually Kara's suggestion...

Garam Masala Crusted Halibut with Crispy Poached Eggs and Sauteed Mushrooms, Corn and Edamame

There are basically four parts to this- a bed of edamame and corn cooked with cumin seeds and rosemary is topped with oyster and shiitake mushrooms sautéed in clarified butter with mustard seeds, then panfried halibut crusted in garam masala follows, and this is all topped by a poached egg that has been breaded with panko and fried, so when you cut into it, the yolk runs all over.

I served it with a small side of basmati rice pilaf flavored with onions, green cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves.

This was an exotic experiment using fun techniques. We both agreed it's an acquired taste combination, but consider it a success. If nothing else, the fried poached egg could go on almost ANYTHING and make it yummy.