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Post by divtal on Sept 24, 2020 18:50:07 GMT
So many recipes, and restaurants, have stopped using raw egg yolk in Caesar dressing because of possible contamination. Other ingredients, like Dijon mustard, are substituted to act as an emulsifier.
Yesterday, I saw a video in which the chef used hard-boiled yolks. I'd never seen/heard of that, and she didn't make any comment about it. She just cut the eggs open, and put the yolks in the food processor. I "Googled," the question and found several recipes that included cooked yolks. One chef said that she liked it better than the raw-yolk method (she also included Dijon mustard).
I'm not really fearful about using raw yolks, but there are people who have sensitivities to eggs and it's good to have the alternatives. But, I'm anxious to try it.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Sept 25, 2020 1:15:57 GMT
So many recipes, and restaurants, have stopped using raw egg yolk in Caesar dressing because of possible contamination. Other ingredients, like Dijon mustard, are substituted to act as an emulsifier. Yesterday, I saw a video in which the chef used hard-boiled yolks. I'd never seen/heard of that, and she didn't make any comment about it. She just cut the eggs open, and put the yolks in the food processor. I "Googled," the question and found several recipes that included cooked yolks. One chef said that she liked it better than the raw-yolk method (she also included Dijon mustard). I'm not really fearful about using raw yolks, but there are people who have sensitivities to eggs and it's good to have the alternatives. But, I'm anxious to try it. hmmm....i have no idea....
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Post by No_Socks_Here on Sept 25, 2020 9:49:56 GMT
I'm a fan of Caesar dressing. If the cooked yolks don't change the taste I'm ok with it.
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Post by wickedkittiesmom on Sept 25, 2020 13:33:09 GMT
Caesar dressing also has anchovies in it which came as a surprise to me because I have a fish and seafood allergy but I eat Caesar salad once or twice a week. Maybe the amount is so small that it doesn't bother me. My fish allergy never was as bad as my seafood allergy, I would just get sick to my stomach from fish, the seafood causes hives inside my mouth.
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Post by sweetpea on Sept 25, 2020 17:31:19 GMT
Being Sicilian, my mom's recipe came from her mom. They used to use raw egg. But when I was oh about 10 or so(about 40some....er....years ago), my mom heard that was not a good thing  So she learned to heat them the microwave way. Using the lemon juice, mix with water and the yolk. Heat to 140 in the microwave & you're all set! |
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Post by divtal on Sept 25, 2020 20:17:24 GMT
Caesar dressing also has anchovies in it which came as a surprise to me because I have a fish and seafood allergy but I eat Caesar salad once or twice a week. Maybe the amount is so small that it doesn't bother me. My fish allergy never was as bad as my seafood allergy, I would just get sick to my stomach from fish, the seafood causes hives inside my mouth. WKM, I know people who don't want anything to do with anchovies because of the taste, but it never occurred to me that fish/sea food allergies might come into play. I'm glad that it doesn't impact you, in Caesar dressing. A very little bit goes a long way toward added flavor in most recipes. I like anchovies, but I can understand why many people don't care for them on a pizza, for example, when the flavor and saltiness is so concentrated.
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Post by wickedkittiesmom on Sept 25, 2020 21:09:16 GMT
When I could eat fish, I liked anchovies - just not on pizza. I also liked sardines, smelt, lake perch, salmon patties and salmon salad, tuna salad, and tuna noodle casserole. In Greece I also ate mackerel cooked on coals at the seafront and tiny little fish served whole with steamed seaweed. I developed my allergies in my mid thirties. I can touch fish and seafood (i.e. shrimp) with no problem.
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Post by llanwydd on Sept 25, 2020 22:30:46 GMT
I think there is a difference between creamyCaesar and the other kind. It must be the creamy kind that has egg yolks. I entertained some dinner company the other night and we had Caesar salad before dinner. I bought the package salad from Publix with the dressing included. It always goes over great. I serve it when I do Italian and I had made veal marsala. Funny, I never knew about the egg yolks or anchovies. I usually look at the ingredients and I think I would have noticed this. Maybe not all Caesar has the eggs.
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Post by wickedkittiesmom on Sept 26, 2020 8:10:47 GMT
I think there is a difference between creamyCaesar and the other kind. It must be the creamy kind that has egg yolks. I entertained some dinner company the other night and we had Caesar salad before dinner. I bought the package salad from Publix with the dressing included. It always goes over great. I serve it when I do Italian and I had made veal marsala. Funny, I never knew about the egg yolks or anchovies. I usually look at the ingredients and I think I would have noticed this. Maybe not all Caesar has the eggs. I buy the Fresh Express brand of chopped Caesar from Publix, the ingredients for the dressing includes egg yolks and anchovies. Its very good.
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Post by divtal on Sept 27, 2020 21:32:30 GMT
I was thinking of trying a Caesar with cooked yolks this weekend. But, I wasn't in the mood for salad, yesterday, and I'm having dinner "out," tonight.
Here, "dinner out" is literal. We are told that we might be to enjoy indoor dining soon. The various rules 'n regs, are being drawn up. Many restaurants have staked out a stretch of street, and installed "Al Fresco" sites.
We have our best weather this time of year, anyway. So, it's OK.
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