Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Caesar Salad
Summary
TLDRThis video script offers a modern twist on the classic Caesar salad, starting with a homemade mayonnaise base infused with anchovies and garlic, then elevating it with citrusy flavors from lemon juice and parmesan. The crunchy croutons are made from crusty bread, seasoned and fried to perfection with a cheesy finish. The salad is assembled with romaine lettuce, dressed with the tangy anchovy mayo, and topped with croutons and more parmesan. The recipe is further enhanced by grilling chicken breasts for a smoky flavor, served warm to complement the salad without wilting the lettuce. The result is a delicious and updated take on an American lunchtime favorite.
Takeaways
- đ„ The video presents a modern take on the classic Caesar salad, emphasizing the importance of maintaining its original brilliance while introducing new elements.
- đł The base of the Caesar salad dressing starts with a homemade mayonnaise made from egg yolks, Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar, which is then thickened by whisking in olive oil.
- đ The dressing is enhanced with the addition of anchovies, garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and a splash of water to create a light, citrusy flavor profile.
- đ Croutons are made from crusty bread, seasoned with salt and pepper, fried in olive oil until golden, and then coated with grated Parmesan cheese for added crunch and flavor.
- đ„Ź Romaine lettuce is used for the salad base and should not be sliced too thinly to maintain its crisp texture.
- đ A squeeze of lemon is added to the lettuce before mixing in the dressing and croutons to prevent the lettuce from becoming soggy.
- đ§ Parmesan cheese is grated generously over the assembled salad to add a sharp, savory note.
- đ„ The chicken breast is prepared by butterflying it to ensure even cooking and moistness, then seasoned and grilled to achieve a smoky flavor from the griddle marks.
- đ The grilled chicken is served warm and separate from the salad to prevent the lettuce from wilting, and is drizzled with the remaining anchovy dressing for added flavor.
- đȘ The chicken is sliced into strips and served as a complement to the salad, enhancing the overall dish with its juicy texture and smoky seasoning.
- đ The Caesar salad is described as an American classic and one of the most popular salads worldwide, with the video's version aiming to maintain its deliciousness while adding a unique twist.
Q & A
What is the main dish described in the script?
-The main dish described in the script is Caesar salad, an iconic American salad.
How does the chef suggest modernizing the Caesar salad?
-The chef suggests modernizing the Caesar salad by tweaking the dressing and adding elements like anchovies, crushed garlic, and parmesan cheese without losing the essence of the original dish.
What is the first step in making the Caesar salad dressing according to the script?
-The first step in making the Caesar salad dressing is to create a basic mayonnaise with egg yolks, Dijon mustard, and a splash of red wine vinegar.
What additional ingredients are used to enhance the mayonnaise for the Caesar salad dressing?
-To enhance the mayonnaise, the chef adds anchovies, crushed garlic, grated parmesan, lemon juice, and a splash of water.
What type of bread does the chef recommend for making croutons?
-The chef recommends using crusty bread for making croutons to add extra crunch.
How should the bread be prepared for croutons in the Caesar salad?
-The bread should be diced, seasoned with salt and pepper, fried in a hot pan with olive oil until golden, and then grated with parmesan cheese.
What type of lettuce is used in the Caesar salad according to the script?
-Romaine lettuce is used in the Caesar salad, and it should not be sliced too thinly.
How does the chef suggest preparing the chicken for the Caesar salad?
-The chef suggests butterflying the chicken breast by slicing from the thin end towards the thick end, seasoning it with salt and ground pepper, and grilling it on a griddle pan.
What does the chef do to enhance the flavor of the grilled chicken?
-The chef enhances the flavor of the grilled chicken by spooning over the remaining anchovy dressing while the chicken rests.
How should the chicken be served with the Caesar salad?
-The chicken should be served warm in a separate bowl to prevent it from wilting the salad, and it should be sliced into strips.
What is the chef's final touch to the Caesar salad before serving?
-The chef's final touch is to add a good grating of parmesan cheese on top of the salad.
Outlines
đ„ Modern Caesar Salad Recipe Introduction
The video starts with a music introduction and the presenter's intention to modernize the classic Caesar salad, a dish almost a century old. The presenter emphasizes the importance of tweaking traditional dishes to keep them relevant without losing their original brilliance. The first step is to create a unique dressing by starting with a basic mayonnaise made from egg yolks, Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar, which is then emulsified with olive oil to achieve a thick, creamy texture.
đ Making the Perfect Croutons
The presenter then moves on to making croutons, which are a key component of the Caesar salad. They suggest using crusty bread for extra crunch and dicing it up before seasoning with salt and pepper. The bread is then fried in olive oil until golden brown. To add flavor, the presenter recommends grating generous amounts of Parmesan cheese onto the croutons as they fry, ensuring they are well coated and do not stick together.
đ„ Assembling the Caesar Salad
Next, the presenter describes the process of assembling the Caesar salad. Romaine lettuce is used without being sliced too thinly, and a squeeze of lemon is added along with half of the prepared anchovy mayonnaise dressing. The remaining croutons are sprinkled on top, and the salad is mixed well. The final touch is a generous grating of Parmesan cheese to complete the salad. The presenter also mentions that they will take the dish to another level by grilling a chicken breast.
đ Grilling Chicken Breast for Caesar Salad
The presenter explains how to butterfly a chicken breast for quick and even cooking, resulting in a moist and flavorful center. The chicken is seasoned with salt and ground pepper and then grilled on both sides until it has attractive griddle marks and a smoky flavor. After resting, the chicken is brushed with the remaining anchovy dressing to further enhance its taste. The presenter serves the chicken warm in a separate bowl to prevent the salad from wilting and adds a final touch of dressing before serving.
đ Conclusion and Reflection on the Caesar Salad
In conclusion, the presenter reflects on the Caesar salad, considering it an American classic and one of the most popular salads worldwide. They express their belief that their version, with its modern twists on traditional elements, remains delicious and true to the essence of the original dish.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄCaesar Salad
đĄDressing
đĄMayonnaise
đĄAnchovies
đĄGarlic
đĄParmesan
đĄCroutons
đĄRomaine Lettuce
đĄButterfly Chicken Breast
đĄGriddle Pan
đĄSeasoning
Highlights
The Caesar salad is a classic American dish, first made almost a century ago, but can be modernized without losing its original brilliance.
Start the dressing by making a basic mayonnaise with egg yolks, Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar.
Drizzle olive oil into the mixture to achieve a thick, creamy texture similar to double cream.
Enhance the mayonnaise with anchovies, crushed garlic, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, and a splash of water to create a light, citrusy dressing.
Use crusty bread for croutons, seasoned with salt and pepper, and fry them in a hot pan with olive oil.
Grate Parmesan cheese over the croutons while they fry, making them cheesy and delicious.
Assemble the salad with romaine lettuce, not sliced too thinly, and mix in half of the anchovy mayo dressing.
Sprinkle half of the croutons into the salad before mixing, ensuring everything is well dressed.
Finish the salad with the remaining croutons and a good grating of Parmesan cheese.
Take the salad to another level by grilling a butterflied chicken breast, which cooks quickly and remains moist.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper before grilling it for three to four minutes on each side, creating lovely smoky stripes.
After grilling, let the chicken rest and spoon some of the remaining anchovy dressing over it.
Slice the chicken into strips and serve it warm in a separate bowl to prevent wilting the salad.
Finish the dish by adding a final touch of dressing to the salad, keeping it fresh and flavorful.
The Caesar salad remains one of the most popular and delicious salads worldwide, retaining its classic appeal.
Transcripts
[Music]
next job main course and my take on an
iconic
american salad first made almost a
century ago
caesar salad is definitely a classic
but the trick to keeping dishes like
this modern and relevant
is to tweak them but not lose what made
them brilliant in the first place
here's my version for the ultimate
american lunch
my first twist is in the dressing begin
by making a basic mayonnaise
start off with the egg yolks in just
a little spoon dijon and then a little
splash
of red wine vinegar start whisking
once you've got that nice slightly
thickened texture
drizzling your olive oil
should fall through your whisk
it's like a nice thick double cream
texture
beautiful now take the mayo to another
level with anchovies
and crushed garlic now chop up
the anchovies and the garlic together so
we almost want that to be like a really
nice
puree then grated parmesan lemon juice
that will make the dressing
citrusy and then a little splash of
water
in
all of a sudden it transforms that
mayonnaise into an amazing
delicious light dressing
nice next job the croutons and i like
using crusty bread for extra crunch
and just dice up your bread season with
salt and pepper
then add to a hot pan with olive oil and
fry
give that a really nice toss as the
croutons start to turn golden
simply grate on a generous amount of
parmesan cheese keep them rolling around
stop them from sticking together look at
that really nice cheesy
delicious crouton and now
they're out now for the fun job
assembling the caesar salad starting
with romaine lettuce
and don't slice the lettuce
too thinly a squeeze of lemon on with
half of that gutsy
anchovy mayo dressing saving some to
coat your chicken later
then sprinkle half your croutons give
that
a really nice mix salad in
it's all beautifully dressed add the
remaining croutons and finish with a
good grating of parmesan cheese
that for me is a perfect caesar salad
however
i'm going to take it to another level
and grill a stunning
chicken breast start by preheating your
griddle pan
then butterfly your chicken breast
simply slice from the thin end towards
the thick bit
of the breast let the knife do the work
and literally just
open up now that's how we butterfly
a chicken breast so therefore it will
cook twice as quick
and just nice and moist in the center
season the chicken on both sides with
salt and ground pepper
lay your chicken breast onto the grill
cook for three to four minutes on each
side until the chicken's got those
lovely stripes from the griddle which
adds a gorgeous smoky flavor
whilst they rest spoon over some of the
remaining anchovy dressing
the chicken cools down the flavour the
seasoning of the anchovy
the garlic and the palm zone seeps into
that chicken slice the chicken into
strips
wow i serve the chicken warm in a
separate bowl
so it doesn't wilt the salad just bring
the dressing
finished out with a little touch of
dressing
an american classic i think one of the
most popular salads anywhere in the
world
but it's still one of the most delicious
[Music]
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