David Chang took F&W'sThanksgiving challengeby improvising a Momofuku-style feast from basic leftovers, including turning mashed potatoes and green beans into this crispy canapé, a salute to the 1950s.More David Chang Recipes

November 2009

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Credit: © Gabriele Stabile

Recipe Summary

total:
30 mins
Yield:
4 to 6
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Stack the bread in 4 piles and trim the crusts, reserving them forCinnamon Toast Crumb Crust. Using a rolling pin, roll out each bread slice to a thin 3-by-5-inch rectangle.

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  • In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, green beans andtogarashi; season with salt and pepper. Brush the edges of 4 bread rectangles with the egg yolk mixture. Shape 1 tablespoon of the potato mixture into a log along a long edge of a rectangle, leaving 1/2 inch on each end. Tightly roll up the bread to form a cylinder; press the ends together to seal. Repeat with the remaining bread and potato mixture.

  • In a skillet, heat the oil to 325°. Add half of the rolls and fry, turning occasionally, until well-browned, about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Repeat with the remaining rolls. Serve with gravy and Sriracha.

Notes

Togarashi, a Japanese blend of chiles and sesame, is available at Asian markets.

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