French Apricot Salad With Pistachios And Flower Water Recipes

APRICOT SALAD WITH ORANGE FLOWER WATER AND PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Make a crisscross with the point of a knife in the bottom of the fruits. Plunge them into the boiling water for 1 minute. Remove and plunge into a bowl of ice-cold water. Peel, pit, and slice into a low-sided serving dish or onto a platter.
• Put the sugar and honey in a saucepan with 1/2-cup/125 ml water. Boil 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add a few drops of orange flower water. Pour over the fruit, then scatter over the nuts, and serve with creme fraiche on the side, if you like.

ORZO SALAD WITH FRESH APRICOTS, PISTACHIOS AND GINGER OIL

Steps:

• Bring a medium-size pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add orzo and cook about 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water.
• Place the orzo in a bowl and combine with the fresh apricots, fresh and ground coriander, scallions and almonds. Toss with 4 to 5 tablespoons of the ginger oil, until the pasta is just moist. Season with salt and pepper. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice on the salad and mix.

SUMMER SALAD WITH APRICOTS, PISTACHIOS, AND ALMOND SOFT-FRIED EGGS

Steps:

• Have ready large bowl ice water. Bring medium pot salted water to boil. Gently add 8 eggs, cover, and return to boil. Lower heat to simmer and cook 6 minutes. Using slotted spoon, immediately transfer eggs to ice water to stop cooking. Let stand until cold, about 5 minutes, then carefully peel and set aside.
• In medium bowl, whisk together flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In second medium bowl, lightly beat together 2 tablespoons water and remaining 2 eggs. In third medium bowl, whisk together panko, ground almonds, Parmesan, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Roll 1 egg in flour mixture, shaking gently to remove any excess. Next, dip in beaten eggs, then roll in crumb mixture until completely coated. Again dip in egg and crumb mixtures, pressing coating to adhere. Repeat with remaining eggs, then transfer to large baking sheet and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
• In large bowl, toss together the greens, herbs, 1/2 cup apricots, and 1/2 cup pistachios.
• In heavy, 2-quart saucepan over high heat, heat 3 inches oil until thermometer registers 350°F. Working in batches of 2 to 3, carefully add eggs and fry, turning over once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss to combine. Divide salad among 8 bowls. Scatter remaining apricots and pistachios over salads and top each bowl with 1 egg.

QUINOA SALAD WITH APRICOTS AND PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• To prepare the salad, combine water, quinoa, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
• Drain the quinoa mixture through a sieve over a bowl, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid.
• Combine quinoa mixture, lettuce, and next 8 ingredients (lettuce through black pepper) in a large bowl; set aside.
• To prepare the vinaigrette, combine reserved 3 tablespoons cooking liquid, lime rind, and remaining ingredients in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
• Pour vinaigrette over quinoa mixture, and toss well to coat.