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Mario Batali's BLT and Celery Root Chips

BLT Sandwich Celery Root Chips Mario Batali
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A new twist on a classic American sandwich!
skill level
Easy
time
1-30min
servings
4 to 6
cost
$
Contributed by : Mario Batali
You might not have thought that you could improve on the basic BLT, but you were wrong. One bite of Mario's version and you'll see why.
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ingredients
  • 5 hamburger buns
  • 10 pieces cooked bacon (crisp)
  • 2 ripe heirloom tomatoes (sliced in 1/2 inch rounds)
  • 1 head of Bibb lettuce
  • For the Avocado Mayonnaise:
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 limes (zest of one and juice of 2)
  • water (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 large avocados (pitted)
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
  • For the Celery Root Chips:
  • 2 small celery roots (peeled)
  • 3 quart Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • Salt
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  • step 1
    ingredients 2 small celery roots (peeled)
    instructions For the Celery Root Chips: Heat oil over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 360-375 degrees F.
  • step 2
    ingredients 3 quart Vegetable oil (for frying)
    instructions Cut celery root in half and then mandoline into thin slices. You can also substitute sweet potatoes, squash, zucchini, turnips or beets for other chip options. 
  • step 3
    ingredients Salt
    instructions Fry until crisp, then remove with a slotted utensil and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Season immediately with salt.
  • step 4
    ingredients 1 egg yolk
    1 cup olive oil
    2 limes (zest of one and juice of 2)
    water (optional)
    salt and pepper to taste
    1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
    instructions For the Avocado Mayonnaise: Make the avocado mayonnaise. First, in a small mixing bowl, add the yolk, a pinch of salt the hot sauce. Slowly dribble in the olive oil, whisking continuously. Once the emulsion is thick and creamy, season with lime juice, salt and pepper. Loosen with water if too thick.
  • step 5
    ingredients 2 large avocados (pitted)
    instructions Mash the avocado and add five tablespoons of the mayonnaise to the mixture. Readjust seasoning with more hot sauce, lime juice and salt and pepper if desired. Reserve the extra mayonnaise for other uses.
  • step 6
    ingredients 5 hamburger buns
    10 pieces cooked bacon (crisp)
    2 ripe heirloom tomatoes (sliced in 1/2 inch rounds)
    1 head of Bibb lettuce
    instructions Make the BLT by toasting the bread and smearing with 1-2 tablespoons of avocado mayonnaise per sandwich. Layer with lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon.
  • step 7
    ingredients   
    instructions Serve each sandwich with a handful of chips.
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