Since I was young, whenever I went to a restaurant, I always liked to order Caesar salad. Its crunchy texture and tangy, appetizing flavour make it a perfect appetizer.
However, authentic Caesar salad dressing is actually yellow, not white! That's right, even Big Boy was misled for many years before discovering this. This misconception has probably puzzled many people. The Caesar salad dressing served in restaurants and even the ones you buy in supermarkets are white because they contain mayonnaise. Authentic Caesar salad dressing is based on egg yolks, anchovy oil, and olive oil, resulting in a yellow dressing. Only then can it be considered traditional and authentic.
You might ask, "Why go through the trouble of making your own Caesar salad dressing when you can buy ready-made ones at the supermarket?" If you take a look at the ingredient labels on those store-bought dressings, you'll find many unnecessary additives, colourings, and even preservatives. Making your own dressing is actually quite simple and takes just 5 to 10 minutes. Considering the health benefits for you and your family, this small effort is truly worth it.
Homemade Caesar salad dressing is not only natural but also offers a different depth of flavor. The fresh garlic adds a spicy kick, the anchovy paste brings a savory saltiness, and the lemon juice provides a natural tang. When all these ingredients come together, the taste is simply indescribable. A cooking video has been prepared for you, and if you scroll down, you'll find a detailed written recipe and instructions.
Ingredients (serve 4)
Basic Ingredients:
Romaine lettuce | 2棵 |
|---|---|
Baguette | ½條 |
Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 2湯匙 |
Pancetta / Bacon | 2片 |
Parmesan Cheese Powder | 適量 |
Caesar Dressing：
Egg Yolk | 2 pcs |
|---|---|
Lemon | ½ bulb |
Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 4 tbsp |
Anchovies / Anchovies Paste | 1 tsp |
Sugar | 10g |
Garlic | 1 cloves |
Salt | 1 pinch |
Dijon Mustard | 1 tsp |
Steps
1.
Preheat the oven to 160°C.
2.
Dice the baguette into bite-sized pieces. Toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, mix well, and spread evenly on a baking tray. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown (Now it is called croutons).
3.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, then pat dry with paper towels; mince the garlic; dice the bacon.
4.
Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat, add a little oil, and fry the bacon for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.
5.
To make the Caesar dressing: Separate two eggs, keeping only the yolks (save the egg whites for other usage), then add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and mix well. Add the minced garlic, sugar, salt, mustard, anchovy paste, and lemon juice, and mix until combined.
6.
Toss the romaine lettuce, bacon, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing together. Enjoy!
Comentarios