Creamed Edamame and Pearl Onions
- 1 pound frozen shelled edamame
- 10 ounces white pearl onions
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon melted
- Pinch of sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme
- 1/2 cup Turkey Stock or chicken stock
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/4 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water
- 1/2 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil and fill a bowl with ice water.
- Add the edamame to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the edamame to a plate and pat dry.
- Cook the pearl onions in the saucepan of boiling water for 3 minutes.
- Drain the onions and transfer them to the bowl of ice water to cool completely.
- Using a paring knife, trim off the root ends and peel the onions and pat dry.
- Melt the 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a medium deep skillet.
- Add the peeled onions and the sugar and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and thyme and simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
- Add the edamame and Turkey Stock and bring to a boil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry, then add it to the cream sauce and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler and set a rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat.
- Pour the edamame mixture into a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the 1 tablespoon of melted butter with the panko.
- Sprinkle the crumbs over the edamame and broil for about 3 minutes, or until golden and bubbling; serve hot.
edamame, white pearl, unsalted butter, sugar, heavy cream, thyme, turkey, salt, cornstarch
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/creamed-edamame-and-pearl-onions (may not work)