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Frico Cups with Arugula, Radicchio and Celery Salad
Winter 2006
Frico are melted Italian cheese tuiles, or thin wafers. They're easy to make and would make a delicious addition to any salad. Marinated artichoke hearts are readily available in most grocery stores in the olive and pickle section.
Serves 4
One 5 oz (150 g) piece Parmesan, grated on the large holes of a box grater
½ tsp (2 mL) freshly ground black pepper
4 tsp (20 mL) all-purpose flour
4 oz (125 g) arugula, washed, stems removed
½ small head radicchio, about 3 oz (90 g), washed, roughly chopped
2 stalks celery, washed and thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Dressing
½ tsp (2 mL) Dijon mustard
2 tsp (10 mL) tarragon white wine vinegar
2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Garnish
6 marinated artichoke hearts, sliced in half
1. In a medium bowl, combine the grated Parmesan, black pepper and flour with a heatproof rubber spatula. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle one-quarter of the cheese mixture in a 6-inch diameter (15-cm) circle in the middle of skillet. Cook until melted, uniform and golden on the bottom, about 2 to 3 minutes. Using heatproof spatula, loosen edge of frico and gently flip over. Cook until golden on bottom, about 1 minute more.
2. With spatula, remove frico and drape over a 3-inch (8-cm) overturned water glass. Using a folded paper towel to avoid burning fingers, gently press the edges of hot frico down over sides of glass to form a cup shape. When cool enough to handle and set, place frico cup on a metal rack. Repeat with remaining cheese mixture until you have 4 frico cups.
3. In a large bowl, toss arugula, radicchio and celery. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the mustard and vinegar. Drizzle in the olive oil and whisk until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Toss the dressing with the salad until coated. Place each frico on a salad plate and fill with salad. Divide the artichoke hearts among the 4 salads.
Serves 4
