Watercress Salad With Fried Morels Recipe

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Watercress Salad With Fried Morels
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  1. In a heatproof bowl, soak the morels in the boiling water until softened, about 20 minutes. Rub them to loosen any grit, then lift them out. Let the soaking liquid stand for 5 minutes so the grit falls to the bottom. Pour off the liquid, leaving any grit behind, and reserve.
  2. In a small saucepan, simmer the morels in the heavy cream over low heat, stirring a few times, until they absorb the cream, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 6 tablespoons of the reserved morel soaking liquid with the ketchup, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic and soy sauce. Blend well and season with salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
  4. Put the flour, egg mixture and crushed crackers in separate shallow bowIs. Dredge each morel in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip it in the egg mixture, then coat with crushed crackers. Set aside on a floured platter.
  5. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil until shimmering. Add 4 or 5 morels at a time and fry over moderate heat until golden brown, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the morels to a plate and keep warm.
  6. In a large bowl, toss the watercress with the onion and the dressing. Scatter the morels on top and serve at once.
  7. MAKE AHEAD The morels can be prepared through Step 2 and refrigerated for up to 1 day. The dressing can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
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  9. THE WINE
  10. By itself, tangy watercress with a soy sauce dressing would be too sharp to be wine-friendly, but the addition of fried morels adds enough fattiness to make a crisp, herbaceous California Sauvignon (or Fumé) Blanc a natural choice.Top picks? The 1997 Matanzas Creek or the 1997 Chateau St. Jean La Petite Etoile.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 167.99 Kcal (703 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.45g 11%
Cholesterol 75.7mg 25%
Sodium 92.69mg 4%
Potassium 124.73mg 3%
Total Carbs 20.63g 7%
Sugars 0.8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.37g 5%
Protein 4.96g 10%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 5%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 36.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 142.87 Kcal (598 kJ)
Calories from fat 57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.33g 11%
Cholesterol 64.38mg 25%
Sodium 78.83mg 4%
Potassium 106.09mg 3%
Total Carbs 17.54g 7%
Sugars 0.68g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.17g 5%
Protein 4.22g 10%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 5%
Iron 2.3mg 15%
Calcium 31.2mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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