Stuffed Zucchini Flowers With Truffles

Directions

1. In a food processor, finely chop the mushrooms. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with the lemon juice to prevent the mushrooms from discoloring. In a saute/fry pan, heat 1 Tbsp. of butter. When the butter is melted, saute/fry the shallots and garlic. Add in the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Saute/fry for 3 to 4 min. Drain the mushrooms in a sieve placed over a sauce pan. Place the mushrooms in a saucepan and cook over high heat till all the excess moisture has evaporated. Combine the cream and egg yolks in a small mixing bowl and whisk till blended. Whisk this mix into the mushrooms and let cook over high heat for 2 min. Remove from heat and allow to cold.
2. Gently open out the petals of each blossom and fill the center of each with 1/2 Tbsp. of the mushroom mix. Nestle a truffle in the center of each blossom and carefully close the petals up around the truffle and stuffing. Place the zucchini on the wire rack or possibly bamboo steamer. Cover with a sheet of aluminum foil. Place the pan, with water over high heat and steam for 15 min or possibly till the zucchini is fork tender. Place the reserved mushroom liquid on the top and reduce to 2 Tbsp. of liquid. Cut the remaining butter into cubes and whisk into the mushroom liquid, till each cube is incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the spinach leaves on the platter. Place the zucchini on the spinach and drizzle with the sauce. Garnish with the chervil sprigs, This recipe yields 6 servings.