June 14, 2006
Courgette au Coquelicot en Carpaccio
[Zucchini Poppy Carpaccio]
As promised, here is the recipe for the first course in the flower menu I created for the French edition of ELLE (issue #3154, June 12, 2006). My thanks to Catherine Roig for allowing me to reproduce the recipes here. The picture above is a shot of the magazine page: the food styling is by Valérie Lhomme, the photography by Edouard Sicot.
Where does one find poppy vinegar? In Paris, it can be purchased at Izrael (30 rue François-Miron in the 4th). In other parts of France, you can order it online through the Chocolaterie Des Lis in Nemours. Elsewhere, try your luck at your favorite gourmet-and-quirky-stuff shop. If you can't find it, substitute raspberry or sherry vinegar.
For the rest of the menu, see:
~ Magret en Croûte de Lavande,
~ Framboises et Violettes en Tartelettes.
Courgette au Coquelicot en Carpaccio
2 small firm zucchini, about 400 grams (14 ounces)
60 grams (2 ounces) semi-dry goat cheese, crumbled or cut in thin shavings
2 tablespoons poppy vinegar (substitute raspberry or sherry vinegar)
3 tablespoons fruity extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme flowers, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Fleur de sel, freshly ground pepper
Serves 4.
Cut the zucchini in paper-thin slices with a mandoline or a very sharp knife. Arrange the slices on four plates in a circular pattern starting from the outside, each slice overlapping the previous one. Top with cheese, drizzle with vinegar and oil, and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes somewhere cool (but not the fridge) before serving.
What do I do with the remaining poppy vinegar? Use it in a marinade for sea bass or scallops, to deglaze the juices of a roasted chicken, to spike up a green lentil salad, or as a reduction for a salad of sliced strawberries.
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Permalink | Posted by clotilde in Recipe Inside! - Vegetables
Clotilde - they look absolutly gorgeous! Thank you for posting these recipes!
Posted by gisele on June 14, 2006 11:38 PMStunning! Congrats, Clotilde, and I'll add my thanks to Catherine Roig for allowing you to reprint the recipes. They're superb.
Posted by Judy on June 15, 2006 2:04 PMsimple and fresh - love it! i just so happen to have two zucchini just waiting to be eaten...
Posted by iamchanelle on June 15, 2006 6:24 PMI don't think I've ever tried uncooked zucchini. I guess I'll have to try it ;).
Posted by Geneve on June 16, 2006 3:01 AMClotilde, you have beautiful recipes! The flower theme is so romatic. And including the "what do I do with" leftover ingredients is a very nice touch. Congrats!
Posted by Catherine on June 16, 2006 5:24 AMWell after FOUR no wait five newstands, the news is - shipment in NYC today of this week's ELLE! they didn't know what time though :(
Posted by carolg@PB on June 16, 2006 12:46 PMwaiting...
Hello Clotilde, I'm so disappointed that we dont get the French version of Elle here, I would have loved to see your feature. How exciting by the way.
You recipe sounds interesting, I don't know if we can get poopy vinegar here but im going on a hunt this weekend to see of I can find some.
Posted by jenjen on June 16, 2006 4:54 PMI bought poppy vinegar at the Agriculture Show in Paris in March 2005. It is lovely and I still have a bit left!
Posted by Risottogirl on June 16, 2006 8:50 PMPoppies! Wow. Who knew? THanks for the fun recipes.
Posted by paristriptips on June 16, 2006 9:41 PMI too will add my sadness that French Elle is not available in Australia.
However, as a lover of the French language, I'd like to say that I've found my new favourite word - coquelicot. I must admit, I've been sitting here saying it over and over to myself. It just sounds so wonderful!
So thank you, Clotilde!
Posted by Hannah on June 17, 2006 12:16 AMCongradulations! I went straight to my newstand and bought a fresh copy. Your recipes look absolutely beautiful and I'm loving the little restaurant guide!
Posted by Gillian Young on June 17, 2006 12:25 AMJust so beautiful! I might buy Elle for the first time ever but I am not sure where to get it out in the middle of now where which is where I live :0
I am so excited for you!
Nika
Posted by nika on June 17, 2006 4:37 PMI stumbled across your blog on a search for "fabulous blogs"...now I know why you are considered fabulous! I'll add you to my list of favs!
Posted by Fabio on June 17, 2006 9:15 PMClotilde:
Congratulations on ELLE!
Also, you were mentioned in the Wall Street Journal June 17, 2006 issue in a feature on food and the web.
Posted by Georgia on June 18, 2006 1:18 AMThis was truly fabulous, Clotilde.
I grated rather than crumbled an aged somewhat dry (the way I like it!)Redwood Hills (CA) crottin. Because the poppy vinegar is hard to come by, I also plated servings with a good sherry vinegar and with a raspberry vinegar. All were excellent. Lots of thyme flowers. Beautiful!
Posted by Risottogirl on June 18, 2006 2:52 AMWell still no ELLE in NYC yet :(
Posted by carolg@PB on June 18, 2006 2:11 PMEvidently the copies come via Canada on Tuesdays and Saturdays...
I think those Canadian fans gobbled them all up & there were none left for us, since there was no Sat delivery.
Trés triste, but I have not given up hope yet :)
Yum. I am a big fan of Zucchini carpaccio. I'm looking forward to trying your recipe!
Posted by maryeats on June 19, 2006 6:20 AMi wrote in the previous entry that i have a copy of French Elle [bought here in NL]. looked at every page but didn't see this courgette recipe/pic :( huh? now i'm not sure if it's the same French Elle issue [may/june. no issue #3154]. i couldn't have missed these pages...i want to see it in print! :) cheers
Posted by Saudades on June 19, 2006 1:18 PMSaudades - It is indeed issue number 3154, with Jennifer Aniston on the cover. The recipes are on page 126...
Posted by clotilde on June 19, 2006 3:29 PMthanks, Clotilde! ...aha! i knew mine isn't the same issue. this is what i've got http://www.intermagazines.com/?rubrique=21&numero_titre=223
Posted by Saudades on June 20, 2006 5:40 PMahhhhh.......i get it now. my copy is actually 'Elle a` Table' !!! no wonder :) i'm picking up the other Elle this weekend when i go to AMS.
Posted by Saudades on June 20, 2006 9:58 PMHi Clothilde,
Posted by Julie on June 26, 2006 5:51 PMI think I've officially been convinced to purchase a mandoline. I love zucchini. Thanks for the recipes.
Julie
Be forwarned, once you've tried poppy vinegar, you won't settle for substituting raspberry or sherry vinegar.
Posted by Candace on July 4, 2006 2:19 AMLooks beautiful, as always! Out of curiosity, do you ever cook zucchini flowers? I was trying to find an entry here on stuffed squash blossoms or a recipe listing the ingredient, figuring that the flower from your beloved vegetable would be a natural source of inspiration. No success.
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