Since he hired a new chef, the owner of a Parisian tavern “Crossroads”
he had reason to rub his hands with satisfaction: the number of guests suddenly increased and grew while everyone praised the extraordinary dishes that can now be obtained there. One of the most sought-after specialties was steak with vegetables, of which he is the head chef Rene called it “steaks my way”. Guests came from far away
from the outskirts of the city, even from nearby places, to enjoy the extremely delicious and fine gourmet dishes.
However, the promiscuous owner quickly realized that Chef Rene was unusual and
a mysterious person, with who knows what kind of past. Rene is never about that he didn’t want to talk, nor did he like being asked personal questions. Large, middle-aged, Rene would frown at any curious person who dared to ask him where he lived and worked, with whom he lived with and who is there. To all such questions his dark eyes, vaulted with their black eyebrows they would get a menacing look that in the very next moment would softened the unpleasant impression with a broad smile. Then he would silently, without answering, he turned and continued to do his work. He had no friends, he didn’t socialize with anyone and refused to go out kitchen and meet guests who would like to congratulate him personally. That’s why the boss is more than satisfied with Rene’s job, stopped being interested in the past and present life of the precious chef.
Much to the chagrin of Rene, his boss and numerous regular guests, after less than two years, his successful cooking career is roughly interrupted: police officers burst into the kitchen and arrested him, following someone’s tip. A former sailor from Marseille, who spotted and recognized him on the street. It turns out that Rene is known in Marseille as the Quick Knife.
One of the four robbers who robbed in the port of Marseille, often i killed drunken sailors who spent time in seaside taverns. On occasion of one such venture, the group was broken up, three robbers caught, while the fourth disappeared without a trace. It was Rene. After a long trial with many witnesses, Rene was convicted and executed.
And inside Parisian tavern “Crossroads” still prepares some of his specialty dishes thanks to the able and bright chef’s assistant who carefully observed and learned how to prepare what. Rene is the most wanted and the dish changed its name to – “Steaks the robber’s way” and was more expensive almost double.
Where and from whom the robber Rene learned the secrets of the cooking trade, will never be known.
Steaks the robber’s way Original recipe:
Make a marinade from one finely chopped onion, two deciliter of white wine, a little salt, chopped oregano leaves, thyme and rosemary. Put in two pork steak and leave to stand for at least two hours, turning occasionally. During this time, chop two small onions on the ribs, short fry in 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil, add to two cut rolls smaller, unpeeled green zucchini and medium blue, diced. Eggplant and one larger eggplant, stew together a little more, with mixing.
Then cover the vegetables with a large cup of ground tomatoes, season to taste with salt, cayenne pepper and basil leaves, put both on top of the steak, drain from the marinade, then baked in the oven. While roasting the steak pour twice the juice that the vegetables released. When there is both meat and vegetables transfer the finished vegetables to a serving bowl, arrange them in rings sliced steaks and sprinkled with chopped thyme leaves. Serve immediately.
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