[Sca-cooks] horseradish fries

[Stefan li Rous]

Thank you everyone for the comments/cautions on the
horseradish.

I *like* my horseradish sauce to be hot. In a reasonable
quantity, it should make your eyes water. I really like
breaded, fried mushrooms. But all too many places want to
serve them with ranch dressing or something wimpy. Even
some of those that offer a horseradish sauce have one
that is too mild.

Below is the message that I was thinking of on the
horseradish fries. The second paragraph of Balthazar's
comments specifically. I had forgetten that they were
dipped in buttermilk and flour before frying. So, this
might cool down some of the sharpness of the horseradish.

I still haven't had a chance to try these. Maybe at the
SPCA camp at Pennsic....

Stefan

> Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 13:24:55 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Chris Stanifer <jugglethis at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: SC - horseradish root
>
> - --- Elaine Koogler <ekoogler at chesapeake.net> wrote:
> > On most blenders there is a grate cycle, so you
> > could possibly use one of those
> > as well.  I think if I were using a food processor,
> > I'd probably try using the
> > chopping blade as it seems to chop things up pretty
> > well.
>
> The best way to use horseradish (according to a
> horseradish afficianado...me) is to peel it to remove
> the tough "bark", and then simply shred it with a box
> grater, much as you would a chunk of cheddar.  I can't
> vouch for the need to wear gloves or eye protection,
> since I am not sensitive to these kinds of things
> (onion, jalapenos, horseradish...t'aint no thang).
>
> Another tidbit I like to do, particularly for service
> with wine and cheese, is horseradish shoestrings.  I
> cut the horseradish into jullienne or matchstick
> strips, dip it into buttermilk, and then toss them in
> seasoned flour, and fry them in olive oil.
>
> Balthazar of Blackmoor

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