Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped leeks
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup fine bread crumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Essence, recipe follows
- 1/2 pound bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 2 cups lentils, blanched
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chiffonade of basil
Directions
In a saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the leeks and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
Saute 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and turn into a mixing bowl. Stir in the cheese and white wine. Form the mixture into 8 (2-ounce) cakes. Season the flour and bread crumbs with Essence. Dredge the cakes in the flour.
Dip the cakes in the beaten eggs, letting the excess drip off. Dredge the cakes in the seasoned bread crumbs.
In a saute pan, render the bacon until crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and lentils.
Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar.
In a saute pan, heat the remaining olive oil. When the oil is hot, lay the cakes carefully in the oil. Have six cakes breaded and ready to fry. Pan-fry the cakes for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the oven and drain on paper-lined plate. Season the cakes with Essence. Add the basil to the lentil mixture. Place two of the cakes in the center of the plate. Spoon the relish around the cakes and garnish with chives.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup
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