How to make a classic Caesar salad: a sauce recipe with an unexpected ingredient

Tetiana KoziukLS Food

Over the years, people have learned to prepare Caesar salad in completely different variations. However, the classic recipe remains the best and most successful.

Many people don't know that the real Caesar contains quail eggs, and anchovies are added to the sauce. But this is an extremely tasty and refined combination that everyone should try. The classic recipe for Caesar salad was shared by chef Valeriy Ponomar. Posted on Instagram.

Ingredients:

  • romaine leaves
  • boiled quail eggs - 3 pcs.
  • cherry tomatoes - 3 pcs.
  • chicken fillet - 1 pc.
  • garlic - 3 cloves
  • rosemary - 2 sprigs
  • butter - 15 g
  • bread
  • parmesan cheese

For the sauce:

  • egg yolk - 2 pcs.
  • mustard in grains - 2 tsp.
  • olive oil - 4 tbsp.
  • lemon juice - 1 tbsp.
  • Parmesan cheese - 4 tbsp.
  • Worcestershire sauce - 1 tbsp.
  • anchovies - 7 pcs.
  • garlic - 3 cloves

Method of preparation:

1. To begin, prepare the sauce. Beat the egg yolks with mustard.

2. Gradually add olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, grated Parmesan and lemon juice.

3. Chop the anchovies and garlic. Add to the sauce.

4. Next, cut the bread into small pieces and fry with grated Parmesan cheese.

5. In a bowl, mix some breadcrumbs, romaine leaves, and a little sauce.

6. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and fry with rosemary and garlic. Brush the meat with the sauce.

7. Form the salad. Put the breadcrumbs with leaves, chopped tomatoes, eggs, and soaked chicken fillet on a plate.

8. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

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