Loaded Baked Potato by Michelin-starred Chef Christopher Anderson.
I would love to highlight my collaboration with Chicago-based magician Jeanette Andrews who has developed custom plateware for me, including the Balancing Glass used in this dish.
“It has been exciting to use my 22-year background as a magician and artist to be able to contribute to designing plating concepts for Chef Christopher Anderson. Here, we were interested in trying to find a dynamic and visual way to illustrate the delicate balance of flavors in the soup by balancing the service piece on its edge in real-time for the diner.” – Jeanette Andrews
Loaded Potato Soup
INGREDIENTS
- 350g Whole Milk
- 50g Butter
- 50g Bacon
- 65g Cave Aged White Cheddar
- Maldon Salt
DIRECTIONS
- Render bacon in sauce pot until all fat is rendered and bacon is crispy.
- Add milk, butter and salt to taste. Heat milk up to 194 degrees Fahrenheit and add cheese then cut off burner.
- Let cheese steep for 30 minutes then transfer to a Vitamix and blend for 3 minutes.
- Strain through chinois and cheese cloth.
Potato Glass
INGREDIENTS
- 5 Cups of Water
- 1/2 oz Salt
- 1 oz of Potato Starch
- Peanut Oil for Frying
DIRECTIONS
- Add potato starch, salt and water to a sauce pot and cook until hydrated.
- After hydrated transfer to acetate sheet and put in dehydrator for 4 hours on 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bring oil up to 320 degrees Fahrenheit and fry until crystal clear like glass and crispy.
- Reserve in dehydrator until garnish.
Chive Puree
INGREDIENTS
- 100g Chives (green)
- 10g Water
- 40g Grape Seed Oil
- Xanthan Gum
DIRECTIONS
- Blanch and shock chives.
- Add to Vitamix with water and xanthan gum and blend.
- Once all is incorporated stream in oil slowly while still running to create an emulsion.
Chive Oil
INGREDIENTS
- 100g Chives
- 200g Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 100g Sour Cream
- Ultra Tex 3
DIRECTIONS
- Blend for 5 minutes and let sit for one hour then strain through a chinois and coffee filter.
Garnish
INGREDIENTS
- Chive Batons
- Citrus Marigolds Petals
DIRECTIONS
- Garnish with chive batons and citrus marigolds and plate as shown.
Learn more about Executive Chef Christopher Anderson at his Chef’s Roll Profile.