You may recall my recent behind the scenes interview with Chef Natasha Pogrebinsky at Bear Restaurant. I had quite a good time getting to know the folks behind this awesome operation and especially loved being in the kitchen and observing where the magic happens so to speak.
While in their very orderly cooking quarters, Chef Natasha illustrated the process used to make one of her signature dishes, a seared diver scallop with corn risotto. You can watch the video here to see how it's done, and possibly even recreate it at home, but I'd like to tell you more about its taste.
Seared Diver Scallops with Corn Risotto - If you'd like to get just a little taste of this instead of ordering a whole entree, you can do so, as it comes in an appetizer version too. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity, as there's only about 3-4 ingredients in it, and they all shine. The scallop is large and milky white on the inside but beautifully seared on the outside, boasting a caramelized crust. Chef sure made it look simple, but getting a perfect sear on the outside of a scallop without overcooking it isn't easy.
Overall, I like that the dish was seasoned simply with salt and pepper, as well as a "secret" little spritz of something at the end (I'll give you a hint...it's very fragrant). The corn risotto isn't actually risotto at all, but a refreshing corn salad that has only been put on the stovetop for a few seconds. The whole thing tastes like summer and is further decorated with fresh herbs from the greenmarket. It's really spectacular and I'd recommend starting your meal with it, or better yet, making it the main event.
Bear - 12-14 31st Avenue, Long Island City NY 11106
917.396.4939
N/Q Train to Broadway
www.bearnyc.com
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