Recipe courtesy of Ming Tsai

Eggs Benedict with Quail Eggs, Spiced Biscuits and Lemongrass-Crab-Fennel Salad

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  • Yield: 6 servings
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Ingredients

Quail Eggs: 

Spiced Biscuits (yield: 12 biscuits, 2 per serving):

Lemongrass-Crab-Fennel Salad:

Directions

  1. QUAIL EGGS: Fill a 2-quart sauce pan 2/3 to the top with water. Add vinegar and bring to a simmer. Open eggs into the water and try to gather the whites around the yolks. Cook briefly for 1 to 2 minutes to keep the eggs runny. 
  2. SPICED BISCUITS: In a food processor, combine all dry ingredients, thyme and zest. Add chilled butter and pulse to small pieces. Add egg/milk mixture and incorporate. Do not over-mix. Remove from processor and roll out on a floured surface. Using a 2-inch round pastry cutter, make circles and bake on parchment lined baking sheet at 350 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes until golden brown. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean. 
  3. SALAD: In a small saute pan on medium heat, add 1 tablespoon oil and saute lemongrass and scallion whites until soft, about 4 minutes. Season and set aside. In a bowl, whisk together juice, coriander, scallion greens and remaining oil. Add lemongrass and check for seasoning. In another bowl, mix crab and fennel. Add 2/3 of the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Check for seasoning and adjust to taste, if necessary. 
  4. PLATING: Cut the biscuits in half. Lay a little salad down to prevent sliding and place the bottom half of the biscuit on the salad. Top biscuit with a small mound of salad and a poached egg. Drizzle on vinaigrette and rest the top half of biscuit against the mound.

Cook’s Note

Beverage Suggestions: Jasmine Tea, Black Coffee, Fresh Orange Juice

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