INGREDIENTS
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canola or other neutral oil
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1 & 3/4 cup water (plus additional if needed)
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1 tablespoon agar agar flakes or 1 teaspoon agar agar powder
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4 large carrots (about 1 lb), peeled and cut into chunks
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1 small stalk celery, cut into chunks
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2-inch section of fresh rosemary stem (with leaves)
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
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1/4 teaspoon whole allspice berries
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2 stalks flat leaf parsley
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table salt
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons fromage blanc, or other soft, tangy cheese
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cayenne pepper
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white pepper