CAESAR SALAD/REDUX

Directions

1. To coddle an egg; gently put an egg in boiling water for exactly 60 seconds and remove immediately. Set aside.
2. I use a large wooden bowl and a heavy silver fork to mix the ingredients. I suppose you can use a food processor and when you get to the olive oil part, just slowly add the oil. I do not use any salt in the dressing because anchovies and Worcestershire sauce and parmesan add enough salt .
3. In a large wooden bowl add the anchovies and start to break up with the fork. Add the fresh lemon juice and continue breaking up the ingredients.
4. Add a few drops (about 1/2 tsp) of Worcestershire Sauce and mix with the fork, pressing to break up the anchovies and mix with the sauce.
5. Add the minced garlic and continue to make the emulsion.
6. Add the coddled egg and break up with the back of the fork, continuing to create a creamy emulsion.
7. SLOWLY add the olive oil in a very thin drizzle . The ingredients will really become a smooth emulsion, with bits of anchovy.
8. Add a few grinds of fresh black pepper.
9. To prepare the romaine: Cut off the bottom. Cut the central rib off . Cut the leaf in half lengthwise a couple of times.
10. Toss the lettuce with the dressing very carefully so the leaves are not broken.
11. Add the grated parmesan and toss again. (gently)
12. Spread out a large round rare roast beef slice. Fill the slice with some salad and roll up like a cigar. Roll as tightly as you can without tearing the meat. Then trim for appearance. Cut in half to make two rolls.
13. Serve with a parmesan curl or stick on top for garnish. Sprinkle with a little sea salt.
14. Serve with the toasted baguette slice as garnish.