Gochujang Bouillabaisse with Sesame Saffron Aioli |… | Roland Foods

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Roland® Grapeseed Oil
• 1 cup fresh fennel, large dice
• 1/2 cup leeks, large dice
• 1/2 cup fresh carrot, medium diced or batons
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 pinch Roland® Saffron Threads
• 1/2 cup tomatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 tablespoons Roland® Gochujang (get the Gochujang on Amazon )
• 1 cup Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and large diced
• 1/2 cup Pernod
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups Roland® Clam Juice
• 1 pound shell-on shrimp (with or without heads)
• 12 little neck clams
• 12 mussels
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fennel fronds & fresh parsley, for garnish
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• 2 packets (.13 grams each) Roland® Saffron Powder
• 2 tablespoons Roland® Toasted Sesame Oil
• 1/3 cup olive oil-based prepared mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• Salt, as needed
• Place a large heavy bottomed pot onto the stove over medium heat
• Add the oil to the pot, and allow to heat until it is shimmering and able to be moved around the pan (about 30 seconds)
• Add fennel, leeks, carrots, garlic and saffron to the pot, stir until evenly mixed. Allow the contents to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the leeks and fennel become translucent and fragrant
• Add the Pernod and bay leaves to the pot, stir and simmer for 1 minute
• Add the potatoes, gochujang, tomatoes, broth and clam juice into the pot. Bring the contents to a simmer
• Season with salt and pepper to taste
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat
• Garnish with fennel fronds and herbs, if desired
• Suggest serving with toasted or grilled bread on the side and a dollop of the Sesame Saffron Aioli
• In a small mixing bowl combine boiling water and saffron. Stir contents until combined, then allow to rest for 3-4 minutes
• The contents should have achieved a vibrant yellow color. Add the sesame oil and lemon juice into the bowl
• Using a whisk, incorporate the mayonnaise, and blend until it has a uniform yellow creamy texture
• Season with salt
• Finished product can be used immediately or stored in an airtight container under refrigeration for 2-3 days