Soufflé Of Huitlacoche - Corn Truffle And Squash Blossom
- 1/2 lb pumpkin, blossoms stems and stringy sepals removed or 1/2 lb squash blossoms, stems and stringy sepals removed
- 1/2 lb Huitlacoche
- 3 tablespoons safflower oil
- 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 small poblano peppers (roasted, peeled and minced)
- 2 sprigs epazote, stems removed and minced
- salt
- Souffle
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
- 1/4 lb swiss cheese, grated
- 6 egg whites
- For the huitlacoche: Remove the mushroom from the cob and chop it roughly and set aside with the squash/pumpkin blossoms.
- Heat the oil and saute the onion and garlic until transparent.
- Add the huitlacoche and the blossoms along with the chiles, epazote and salt.
- Let simmer over a medium flame until the liquid of the huitlacoche and the blossoms has evaporated.
- Cover and store the mixture for one hour in the refrigerator and correct seasoning if necessary.
- For the souffle: Butter and flour a 2 quart baking or souffle dish; set aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the flour and stir constantly with a whisk over medium heat for two to three minutes.
- Add the cold milk.
- Season with salt, cayenne and nutmeg; stir until mixture is smooth and thick.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Combine egg yolks with the creme fraiche and beat them into the flour and milk mixture.
- Stir in the huitlacoche and squash/pumpkin blossoms along with the cheese until well blended.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared souffle or baking dish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375u0b0 for 30 minutes.
- Check the consistency by using a toothpick to assure its proper baking. (Tooth pick should come out clean when done).
- Serve immediately.
pumpkin, huitlacoche, safflower oil, onion, garlic, peppers, epazote, salt, butter, flour, milk, salt, cayenne, nutmeg, egg yolks, creme fraiche, swiss cheese, egg whites
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/souffl-of-huitlacoche-corn-truffle-and-squash-blossom-357079 (may not work)