diff --git a/Ingredients/peppercorn.md b/Ingredients/peppercorn.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1284ae0 --- /dev/null +++ b/Ingredients/peppercorn.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +Peppercorn +====== + +* Tellicherry Peppercorn + * Just a regular black peppercorn that is bigger than a certain size (>4.25mm pinhead) + * Since it is bigger than a regular black peppercorn, it loses some spice but does come with a bigger aroma/flavor due to more substance in the individual peppercorn. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/cacio-e-pepe.md b/cacio-e-pepe.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..20c14b2 --- /dev/null +++ b/cacio-e-pepe.md @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +Cacio e Pepe +====== + +## Ingredients +Makes 4 servings +* 160g Pecorino Romano cheese (Freshly and Finely Grated) +* 1 Tbsp Quality Black Peppercorn (i.e. Tellicherry) +* 1lb Pasta (Thick Spaghetti) +* Water +* Salt + +## Tools +* Pan +* Pot +* Mortar and Pestel or Pepper Mill +* Bowl +* Tongs + +## Steps +### Peppercorn +1. In pan, toast peppercorns until fragrant +1. Crush toasted peppercorns in mortar and pestel +### Pasta +1. In pot, bring water to boil. +1. Add pasta and salt to pot +1. Cook pasta to halfway to al dente. For my thick spaghetti, this was 4 minutes. +### Cheese +1. Put pecorino cheese in bowl +1. Add a little pasta water into the cheese bowl +1. Mix until you get a creamy cheese paste. If needed, add more pasta water to get the right consistency. +### Combine +1. In pan on medium heat, add toasted crushed peppercorns +1. Add a little pasta water and reduce +1. When pasta is almost at al dente, use tongs to remove pasta from pot and add to pan +1. Cook pasta to al dente. Shake/stir pasta to prevent burning. Add pasta water as needed. +1. Add cheese paste. Mix to incorporate. Add pasta water as needed. + +## Additional Notes +* Key to the getting the creamy texture is the concentration of starch in the pasta water. Use as little water with the pasta to have a higher concentration of starch. + +## Common Questions +* + +## References +* Alex's Traditional Recipe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng7GWl57nQM +* Alex's Frenchified Recipe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8kTWNwUD88 +* Not Another Cooking Show Traditional Recipe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AztjQDIi3Sw +* Guardian Recipe - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2016/nov/03/how-to-make-the-perfect-cacio-e-pepe \ No newline at end of file