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Carol: Creamed Spinach and Poached Eggs

Feast of Starlight
A recipe for creamed spinach and poached eggs from the movie, Carol, starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 - eggs large, room temperature
  • water as needed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp - white vinegar
  • 12 oz / 340g - fresh spinach thoroughly cleaned
  • 1.5 oz - unsalted butter
  • 2 - shallots minced
  • 2 - garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tbsp - all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cup - milk cold
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • grated parmesan optional

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Have an ice bath ready on the side. Once the water comes to a boil, blanch the spinach just until softened. Immediately take the spinach out and plunge it into the ice bath to stop the cooking process. When cool, drain and squeeze out excess liquid. Give it a rough chop.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the butter until melted. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened for about 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 5 minutes. It should be a pale blonde roux.
  • Whisk the roux while streaming in the milk and cook until thickened. Add the grated nutmeg and the spinach. Mix until combined and season for salt and pepper.
  • For the poached eggs, bring a pot of water (2"-3" deep) to a simmer and add the vinegar and season with salt.
  • Crack the room temperature in a small bowl and create a whirlpool in the pot by mixing it with a spoon. Immediately drop the egg in the center and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes depending on how you want your eggs cooked.
  • To serve, grate some parmesan cheese on top of the creamed spinach and top with the poached egg.