Salade Lyonnaisey Recipe
- 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country bread, such as pain au levain or ciabatta
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium garlic clove, peeled
- 4 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
- 4 large eggs
- 4 (1/8-inch-thick) slices pancetta
- 2 heads frisee, washed and torn into large pieces
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Rub both sides of the bread slices with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the garlic clove, and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Place on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring about 2 quarts (at least 2 inches) of water to a simmer in a medium pot and add the vinegar.
- Break each egg into a separate small cup or ramekin.
- Gently slide the eggs into the simmering water, one at a time.
- Cook until the whites are just set, about 3 minutes.
- Lift the eggs out of the water with a slotted spoon.
- Place in a bowl of warm water to keep warm while finishing the salad.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium-low heat.
- Cook the pancetta slices until theyre golden brown and crisp on one side, about 5 minutes.
- Flip and repeat.
- Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and warm over low heat.
- Place frisee in a large bowl and pour the warmed bacon fat and olive oil over it; toss well.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add sherry vinegar to the frying pan and reduce by half, about 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Remove the poached eggs from the warm water and blot dry.
- Divide the frisee among four dishes; top with a slice of crouton toast, a pancetta slice, and a poached egg.
- Drizzle reduced vinegar over the salads and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
country bread, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, white vinegar, eggs, pancetta, sherry vinegar
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/salade-lyonnaisey-10651 (may not work)