International Recipe : Caesar Salad with Wasabi Dressing

4 servings

Ingredients:

Croutons:

• 4 thick slices white bread (e.g. baguette)
  
• 2 tbsp melted butter
  
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Dressing:

• 2 egg yolks
  
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  
• 3 (canned) anchovy fillets
  
• 5 drops Worcestershire sauce
  
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
  
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  
• Wasabi powder to taste
  
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

• 100g bacon slices (beef or pork)
  
• 300g Romaine lettuce
  
• 100g Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated

Directions:

1. To prepare croutons, cut the bread into cubes and toast in a pan, drizzling the melted butter and olive oil over. Fry until crisp, dry and golden. Cool and store in an air-tight container until required.
2. To prepare dressing, mix all the ingredients together in a blender – or use a hand whisk – seasoning to taste with the wasabi powder, salt and pepper.
3. To serve, grill the bacon in the oven or pan-fry until crisp. Arrange the lettuce, bacon, croutons and cheese on a plate.
4. Drizzle the dressing over these.