Steamed Chanterelles with Shallots and Sprouts

When Jean-Georges first served this minimalist first course at JoJo, customers balked; they wanted mushrooms sautéed in butter. The conversion began when they caught a whiff of the pure mushroom aroma wafting through the dining room. Use any good mushrooms you have. Delicate chanterelles are best this way.

This should be followed by a big but somewhat rustic second course, such as