2023-07-15 10:00:00
SUMMER KITCHEN. “Le Point” asked chef Jean-François Piège for his advice on making quick and delicious recipes based on this summer’s star product.
By Hugo de Saint Phalle Tomatoes are one of the star fruits of summer. © LILIAN CAZABET / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP Published on 07/15/2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Everyone in the kitchen! Summer has arrived with its share of sun-kissed fruits and vegetables. Tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines, raspberries and other melons litter the market stalls. But once in front of your work plan, how to accommodate them in a new way and, above all, quickly? Point has asked several star chefs for their advice on the matter, and delivers them to you every week.
First to give his tips, the two-star chef Jean-François Piège. The show’s former juror Top bossis now at the head of eight establishments in the world, from its gastronomic restaurant in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, the Grand Restaurant, to the bistro À l’épi d’or (1st) or Clover Bellavita, in Taipei. The one who will release his new book of recipes next September Zero waste chose the tomato, a product that he particularly likes, he who cooks in particular a superb fat-free stuffed tomato.
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Jean-François Piège’s tips for preparing or accommodating tomatoes
Provençal tomatoes… with Boursin
“The dish appeals to everyone and it is very easy to make. Cut the tomatoes in half, remove the seeds, add a drizzle of olive oil and put them in the oven for 45 minutes at 150 degrees. Take the dish out, add Boursin, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake again for 5 to 10 minutes. Season with a turn of the pepper mill and serve hot. »
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Give your tomato soup a punch
“An easy and very quick recipe, ready in just a few minutes. In a blender, place beautiful tomatoes and celery cut into small pieces, salt and a pinch of chilli. Mix for one minute until you obtain a very smooth and emulsified mixture. Add good mustard, mix again for 15 seconds, and enjoy! »
Flame-peel a tomato
“Prick a nice tomato on a fork, pass it under the flame. When you hear the “psssst” sound, it means that the tomato’s skin has burst and you can peel it very easily. With this method, it is not necessary to boil water and cool it. It’s great for making a tomato salad, with a light grilled taste. »
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Add slices of bread to the tomato salad
“Serve with the tomato salad, pieces of sandwich bread to sauce the base of the salad. Because in the tomato salad, there is as much to drink as there is to eat. »
Never throw away the leftovers… Make a granita!
“If you have an unfinished tomato salad left, the next day, put it in a blender, adding a drizzle of vinegar, put it in the freezer. When it is well frozen, scrape it with a spoon and you have a tomato salad granita. »
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