BABY FRISéE WITH POACHED EGG AND PANCETTA

Baby Frisée With Poached Egg and Pancetta image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 slices pancetta, diced (thin slices)
6 eggs
6 bunches baby frisee, stems trimmed, well washed, and dried
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 shallot, chopped
salt
fresh ground black pepper
5 cups water
3 teaspoons cider vinegar
homemade crouton (or crostini)

Steps:

Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and pancetta to a skillet; cook over medium heat until pancetta is crisp.
Using a slotted spoon, remove pancetta to paper towels to drain; set aside.
Make salad dressing: combine the olive oil, vinegars, garlic, shallot, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
Poach the eggs: use your preferred method or as follows-bring enough water to cover whole (unshelled) eggs to boil in a small saucepan; gently lower eggs into boiling water.
Let them boil only for 30 seconds, then carefully remove them (this preliminary cooking serves to set the whites a bit and makes the eggs much easier to handle).
Bring the 5 cups water and cider vinegar to a simmer in a deep skillet.
Gently crack each egg and open it directly over the simmering water.
Let the egg gently slide into the water; spoon simmering water over the eggs if they are not completely submerged.
Remove the skillet from the heat and cover for 4-5 minutes; assemble salad during this time.
To make 6 individual servings: place 1 head of frisée on each plate and spoon the dressing on top.
When poached eggs are ready, with a slotted spoon lift them out of the water and onto a kitchen towel to drain.
Carefully place the drained eggs on the dressed frisées.
Season to taste with salt and pepper; scatter pancetta over the eggs.
Garnish each plate with freshly made crostini; serve immediately.