Spinach And Coriander Sauce Recipes

SPINACH AND CHEDDAR SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter the inside of a 6 to 8-cup souffle dish (6 1/2 to 7 1/2 inches in diameter by 3 1/2 inches deep) and sprinkle evenly with Parmesan.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. With a wooden spoon, stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Off the heat, whisk in the hot milk, the nutmeg, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, until smooth and thick.
• Off the heat, while still hot, whisk in the egg yolks, one at a time. Stir in the Cheddar, 1/4 cup of Parmesan and the spinach and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Put the egg whites, cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on low speed for 1 minute, on medium speed for 1 minute, then finally on high speed until they form firm, glossy peaks.
• Whisk one quarter of the egg whites into the cheese sauce to lighten and then fold in the rest. Pour into the souffle dish, then smooth the top. Draw a large circle on top with the spatula to help the souffle rise evenly, and place in the middle of the oven. Turn the temperature down to 375 degrees F. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes (don't peek!) until puffed and brown. Serve immediately.

SPINACH ALFREDO SAUCE (BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN®)

Steps:

• Heat butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook spinach in the melted butter until warmed, about 1 minute. Add cream and cream cheese to spinach mixture; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Fold Parmesan cheese and garlic powder into spinach mixture; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until sauce is thickened and smooth, about 10 more minutes.

SPINACH SOUP WITH CORIANDER, CINNAMON AND ALLSPICE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven, and add the onion and celery. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic smells fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Add the stock, rice, bouquet garni, and salt to taste, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Remove the bouquet garni. Stir in the spinach and spices, cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring once or twice. The spinach should wilt but should maintain its bright color.
• Using a hand blender that has a powerful motor, or in batches in a regular blender, purée the soup. If using a regular blender, fill only halfway and cover the top with a towel pulled down tight, rather than the lid, because hot soup will push the top off if the blender is closed airtight. Return to the pot and heat through, stirring. Whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch into 1 cup of the yogurt, and whisk into the soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• If you want a pungent, garlicky yogurt garnish, mash the remaining garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle. Stir into the remaining yogurt. Serve the soup, garnishing each bowl with a swirl of the yogurt and a sprinkling of chopped walnuts.

SPINACH AND CORIANDER SAUCE

Steps:

• Place spinach leaves in a 14-by-9-by-2-inch oval dish. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 4 minutes. Prick plastic to release steam.
• Remove from oven and uncover. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Wring out spinach until dry.
• Place spinach, coriander, water, oil and salt in a blender. Blend until very smooth, stopping from time to time to scrape sides of jar. (Done in a food processor, the sauce will not have a silky texture.)

BABY SPINACH WITH GARLIC,CREAM AND CORIANDER

Steps:

• Wash spinach thoroughly and remove stalks.
• Crush the garlic.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add spinach and stir over moderate heat for about 5 minutes until the spinach wilts and has released its liquid.
• Turn stove onto high and add the garlic and coriander.
• Stir until all the liquid has evaporated, then add cream and salt and pepper to taste.

CURRIED SPINACH SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and ginger and saute, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the onion softens.
• Add the cumin, coriander, cardamom and pepper and saute for 2 minutes more. Add the tomato, spinach and water and cook for 3 minutes.
• Add cayenne, salt and pepper.
• Remove from heat and serve.