Tamarind-Braised Short Ribs With Truffle Sunchoke Purée, Watercress Purée, And Glazed Chanterelle Mushrooms

Serves: 2

Amos O'Hara

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

56

Spice

54

Sweetness

54

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 tbsps

Olive Oil

4 cloves

Garlic (crushed)

1 tsp

Whole Cloves

1 cup

Molasse

4 cups

Heavy Cream

4 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

Directions:

1

Braise the short ribs: Season the short ribs generously on all sides with salt and pepper

2

In a large skillet over moderately high heat, warm 2 tablespoons of the oil until hot but not smoking

3

Add the short ribs and sear until browned on all sides

4

Transfer short ribs to a plate and set aside

5

In a large saucepan over moderate heat, warm the remaining 2 tablespoons oil until hot but not smoking

6

Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, ginger, jalapeño, bay leaves, peppercorns, and cloves and sauté, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 5 minutes

7

Add the vinegar, tamarind paste, molasses, and anchovies and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about 1/3

8

Add the beef stock and demi-glace

9

Add the seared short ribs and bring to a boil

10

Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and simmer until the meat is fork-tender, about 3 hours

11

Transfer the short ribs to a plate

12

Pour the braising liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl and discard the solids

13

Return the strained braising liquid and the short ribs to the large saucepan, cover, and keep warm until ready to serve

14

Season the short ribs generously on all sides with salt and pepper

15

In a large skillet over moderately high heat, warm 2 tablespoons of the oil until hot but not smoking

16

Add the short ribs and sear until browned on all sides

17

Transfer short ribs to a plate and set aside

18

In a large saucepan over moderate heat, warm the remaining 2 tablespoons oil until hot but not smoking

19

Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, ginger, jalapeño, bay leaves, peppercorns, and cloves and sauté, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 5 minutes

20

Add the vinegar, tamarind paste, molasses, and anchovies and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about 1/3

21

Add the beef stock and demi-glace

22

Add the seared short ribs and bring to a boil

23

Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and simmer until the meat is fork-tender, about 3 hours

24

Transfer the short ribs to a plate

25

Pour the braising liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl and discard the solids

26

Return the strained braising liquid and the short ribs to the large saucepan, cover, and keep warm until ready to serve

27

Make the truffle sunchoke purée: In a medium saucepan over moderate heat, combine the sunchokes, cream, and butter and bring to a boil

28

Lower the heat to a simmer and continue simmering until the sunchokes are tender

29

Transfer the sunchokes, reserving the cooking liquid, to a blender or food processor, and process, adding the liquid as necessary, until completely smooth

30

Transfer the to a bowl, stir in the truffles, and season with salt and pepper

31

In a medium saucepan over moderate heat, combine the sunchokes, cream, and butter and bring to a boil

32

Lower the heat to a simmer and continue simmering until the sunchokes are tender

33

Transfer the sunchokes, reserving the cooking liquid, to a blender or food processor, and process, adding the liquid as necessary, until completely smooth

34

Transfer the to a bowl, stir in the truffles, and season with salt and pepper

35

Make the watercress purée: Reserve a couple of watercress leaves for garnish

36

In a medium pot of boiling water, blanch the remaining watercress

37

Transfer to a blender or food processor, add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and process until smooth

38

With the blender or food processor on low, slowly add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and continue to process until smooth and fully incorporated

39

Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the lemon zest

40

Reserve a couple of watercress leaves for garnish

41

In a medium pot of boiling water, blanch the remaining watercress

42

Transfer to a blender or food processor, add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and process until smooth

43

With the blender or food processor on low, slowly add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and continue to process until smooth and fully incorporated

44

Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the lemon zest

45

Make the butter-glazed chanterelle mushrooms: In a large skillet over high heat, warm the oil until hot but not smoking

46

Add the mushrooms and sauté, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 6 minutes

47

Add the butter and let it melt, stirring occasionally

48

Add the vegetable stock and simmer, stirring occasionally, to glaze the mushrooms

49

Season with salt and pepper

50

In a large skillet over high heat, warm the oil until hot but not smoking

51

Add the mushrooms and sauté, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 6 minutes

52

Add the butter and let it melt, stirring occasionally

53

Add the vegetable stock and simmer, stirring occasionally, to glaze the mushrooms

54

Season with salt and pepper

55

To serve: Divide the sunchoke purée among 4 large plates

56

Top each with 1 short rib then divide the mushrooms among the plates, arranging them around the short ribs

57

Drizzle the plate with the braising liquid and the watercress purée and garnish with the reserved watercress leaves

58

Divide the sunchoke purée among 4 large plates

59

Top each with 1 short rib then divide the mushrooms among the plates, arranging them around the short ribs

60

Drizzle the plate with the braising liquid and the watercress purée and garnish with the reserved watercress leaves