Ep 5. Vegetables
- G
- October 9, 1999
- 24 min
In episode 5 of Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home season 1, the focus is on vegetables. Julia Child and Jacques Pepin share their expertise in cooking with vegetables and give viewers tips on how to enhance their flavor.
The first dish prepared is a classic ratatouille, a classic French vegetable stew. Julia and Jacques discuss the importance of properly cooking each type of vegetable to ensure they are tender and delicious. They also share their tips for creating depth of flavor by using fresh herbs and cooking the dish slowly.
Next up is a carrot and ginger puree. Jacques demonstrates how to use a food processor to create a smooth and creamy texture for the puree, while Julia emphasizes the importance of balancing the sweetness of the carrots with the spicy flavor of the ginger. The dish is finished with a dollop of sour cream and some chopped chives.
The third dish is a zucchini and tomato gratin. Jacques emphasizes the importance of properly salting and draining the zucchini to prevent the dish from becoming too watery. Julia adds a touch of garlic and thyme to enhance the flavor of the dish. The gratin is topped with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese and baked until golden and bubbly.
The next dish is a potato gratin. Julia and Jacques discuss the importance of using good quality cheese and cream to make the potato gratin rich and satisfying. They give viewers tips on how to achieve the perfect balance of flavor and texture for this classic dish.
Finally, the episode concludes with a discussion of different ways to cook and serve vegetables. Jacques demonstrates how to blanch vegetables to retain their vibrant color and nutrients, while Julia shows viewers how to make a simple vinaigrette to add flavor and moisture to steamed vegetables.
Overall, episode 5 of Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home season 1 provides a comprehensive guide to cooking with vegetables. With their signature humor and expertise, Julia and Jacques inspire viewers to experiment with new flavors and techniques in the kitchen.
