Binging with Babish never fails to entertain and tantalize our taste buds with its unique and often quirky culinary creations inspired by popular TV shows and movies. From comfort food to outlandish dishes like the Simpsons’ crayon sandwich (which, by the way, is not recommended for consumption), Babish’s creations are always a treat to watch. One such dish that caught my attention is the Bunnicorn pizza from Star Trek: Picard. Not only does it sound intriguing, but it also looks quite appetizing when it’s all put together. However, the real challenge lies in the patience and effort required to recreate this dish, especially when it comes to sourcing some of the key ingredients.
Finding the Right Ingredients
Rabbit meat, for instance, isn’t something you’d typically find at your local grocery store. While there are ways to procure it, getting enough to put through a grinder and yield the amount Babish uses might prove to be a bit of a challenge, or at least expensive, depending on your location and current market prices. With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and people hoarding supplies, it’s hard to predict how the availability and prices of certain ingredients might be affected.
Preparing the Meal
Once you’ve managed to gather all the necessary ingredients, the next hurdle is having the right equipment to prepare the meal. While bowls, plastic wrap, and measuring spoons and cups can easily be found at a dollar store, a mixer with various attachments like a meat grinder and dough hooks can be quite expensive. Of course, there are likely more affordable and DIY alternatives available online, but it’s still worth considering the investment if you’re serious about recreating this dish.
Even after acquiring all the ingredients and equipment, you’ll still need to be patient as you wait for the meat to be prepped, the dough to rise, and everything to come together. This is the kind of meal that requires at least a week of planning, ensuring you have all the necessary materials and figuring out how to achieve the right consistency for the meat so that the flavors truly shine.
Mastering the Art of Pizza Making
While making pizza isn’t rocket science, it does require a certain level of patience and skill. Carrie Madormo of Taste of Home offers some valuable advice for those who might be uncertain about the process. For instance, it’s crucial to pop any bubbles in the dough to ensure even cooking and avoid pockets of undercooked dough. Once the dough is spread out for the crust, the rest is relatively simple, as long as you have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go.
Everyone has their preferences when it comes to sauce and toppings, but one thing most people won’t have is a pizza oven. These can be expensive, take up a lot of space in the kitchen, and require some getting used to, especially for those who don’t cook often. However, with the current pandemic forcing many of us to stay at home, now might be the perfect time to pick up some new cooking skills and experiment with different recipes.
From First Officer to Pizza Chef
It’s a bit strange to see Will Riker, once second in command to Picard, take on the role of a pizza chef. But as the characters in Star Trek: Picard have aged, it’s only natural for them to evolve and develop new skills. Riker and Deanna have clearly found happiness in their new lives, and Riker’s newfound talent for pizza making is just one example of how these beloved characters continue to grow and adapt.
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