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Hello, Ecency friends!
Since I love MasterChef, I'm going to play chef and design this two-course Christmas menu, inspired by Hive: "Essence of the Forest and the Earth."
The common thread will be honey and morels.
FIRST COURSE: EARTHY MOREL AND BLACK TRUFFLE RISOTTO
This consists of a creamy Carnaroli rice risotto, cooked with a mild mushroom broth. It incorporates a delicate sauté of fresh morels (cleaned and sliced) and shallot. This dish is finished with truffle butter, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and, when served, topped with thin slices of fresh black truffle and a few drops of honey.
MAIN COURSE: HONEY-GLAZED IBERIAN PORK SHOULDER WITH ROOT PUREE
A prime cut of pork leg, such as Iberian pork shoulder or secreto, cooked at a low temperature to achieve an exceptionally juicy and tender texture. It's seared on a griddle and glazed in the oven with a mixture of honey, mustard, soy sauce, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. It's served with mashed potatoes, accompanied by morel mushrooms sautéed in port wine and shavings of black truffle on top of the meat.
Truffles and pork are a winning combination, and everyone loves them. That's why I chose them to accompany the morels and honey. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!