Edalyn Garcia, winner of Brandt Beef cooking competition
Western Expo 2009
SAN DIEGO, CA
INGREDIENTS
Zabutton (kalbi short rib)
Oil, as needed
Salt and pepper, to taste
METHOD
Remove eye pieces from Zabutton and truss. Season, sear, and finish in oven until internal temperature reaches 130°F. Top with crust 3/4 of the way being done.
INGREDIENTS [crust]
3 oz toasted panko
2 oz Parmesan
1 t thyme, chopped
1 T chives, chopped
1 t parsley, finely chopped
3 T butter, cold
salt and pepper, to taste
METHOD
Combine all ingredients.
INGREDIENTS [seasoned meatloaf]
6 oz Zabutton scrap
3 oz back fat
1 t thyme, chopped
1 t oregano, chopped
1 t sage, chiffonade
2 t parsley, finely chopped
1 t onion powder
1 t garlic powder
1 egg yolk
2 t pistachios, chopped
1 T currants
2 t bread crumbs
salt and pepper, to taste
METHOD
Pulse zabutton and back fat together in food processor until emulsified. Add remaining ingredients.
INGREDIENTS [tomato jam] courtesy of Chef Steve Jilleba, CMC
9 oz tomato concassé
1 oz brown sugar
1 oz cider vinegar
1 oz honey
1/2 garlic clove
1/4 oz ginger
1 cinnamon stick
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 oz butter
METHOD
Sauté garlic and ginger in butter then add remaining ingredients until jam consistency is achieved.
INGREDIENTS [Pea puree]
4 oz peas, fresh
2 oz heavy cream
3 cloves roasted garlic
salt and pepper, to taste
METHOD
Blanch peas; add remaining ingredients, then put through food processor until consistency is desired.
INGREDIENTS [Sauteed peas]
1 t lemon zest
2 T bacon
2 oz peas
1 t shallots
1 t garlic
METHOD
Render bacon. After bacon is rendered add shallots, garlic, and peas. Finish with butter and lemon zest.
INGREDIENTS [Carrots]
butter, as needed
5 oz carrots, oblique
salt and pepper
METHOD
Blanch carrots until tender and shock. During service reheat in boiling water then finish with butter, salt, and pepper.
INGREDIENTS [Chanterelles]
3 oz chanterelles, small
butter, to taste
2 t brandy
oil, as needed
1 t shallots
1 t garlic
salt and pepper, to taste
METHOD
Sauté chanterelles in oil with garlic and shallots, then flambé with brandy. Finish with butter.
INGREDIENTS [Chateau potatoes]
2 large Yukon gold potatoes
clarified butter, to taste
salt and pepper, to taste
parsley, finely chopped, to taste
1 T whole grain mustard
METHOD
Blanch chateau potatoes, reheat in clarified butter, then toss in parsley and whole grain mustard.
INGREDIENTS [Sauce]
1 qt veal stock
1 cup mirepoix
3 oz port wine
slurry, to taste
1 oz thyme
salt and pepper, to taste
METHOD
Sauté mirepoix; add wine, thyme, and red currant jelly. Reduce until desired thickness is achieved. Thicken with slurry if needed, season, and strain through cheesecloth.