Cucina Pugliese

[Stevarino]

Monkfish tails in leek broth, with potatoes & olives

Chef Nicola gets his prep ready.

The familiar pattern, he starts out with EVOO, and sautees the sliced leek.

In goes the monk tails, which are seared...

He adds water to the pan...

and wedged potatoes.

The pan gets covered, giving the potatoes & fish time to cook, then tomatoes are added...

and some more water.

The finished dish contains black olives, white wine, salt & pepper, chopped parsley, and more EVOO.

[hathor]

I was craving those fave beans with chicoria, and the market had some beautiful chicoria, and I had some dried Pugliese fave beans, and one thing just begged for the other. It's the first time that I've had the combination and the flavors are really a beautiful compliment to each other. I don't think it will be the last time! (Only next time, I'll buy the already shucked fave!!)

Edited June 17, 2007 by hathor (log)