Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin if you can find one)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 fresh lemon
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce
  • 5 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (fresh)
  • 1 cup crouton

Method

  • Make the dressing with 1/2 of the garlic smashed or minced, oil, salt, mustard, pepper, Worcestershire and anchovy paste. Shake well and refrigerate one hour (or up to 4 days ahead).
  • Rug the inside of a large wooden bowl with the remaining garlic, and discard (the garlic, not the bowl).
  • Just before serving:
  • Nuke coffee cup half full of water to boiling, carefully place egg in hot water for 1 minute.
  • Cool egg (so you can handle it). Crack egg and add to dressing mixture along with lemon juice and shake vigorously, making sure the egg yoke is mixed well.
  • Pour over romaine and toss. Add Parmesan and croutons and serve immediately.