Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon hazelnut oil
  • 1 tablespoon walnut oil
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 beets, a little smaller than a tennis ball, sliced less than 1/16 inch thick
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons firmly packed, finely grated fresh horseradish
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar

Method

  • In heavy pan, heat all oils until almost smoking.
  • Stir in beets, and cook over high heat, stirring, until coated with oil.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in caraway and coriander seeds.
  • Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until beets begin to caramelize and become quite soft, about 20 minutes.
  • If they dry out, add a little more canola oil.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in horseradish and vinegar and at least 2 to 3 tablespoons water.
  • Stir vigorously to scrape up stickiness on bottom of pan.
  • Mixture should not be dry.
  • Adjust seasonings, and cool to room temperature.
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate and return to room temperature one hour before serving.
  • Serve over mesclun or alongside smoked fish.