Transfer
onions with a slotted spoon to a large bowl, then add 3 tablespoons oil to skillet and cook bell peppers with 1/4 teaspoon salt over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
Place chicken in a large stainless steel pot with water, lemon juice and all vegetables and herbs Bring to a boil, and remove foam that rises to the top Reduce heat, cover and simmer anywhere from 1 - 6 hours Remove whole
chicken with a slotted spoon Remove chicken meat from the carcass and reserve Strain the stock into a large bowl and refrigerate until fat rises to the top and congeals Skim off fat and place stock in a jar or covered container in your refrigerator
When edges of egg white start to turn opaque (about 30 seconds), carefully release egg from strainer
with slotted spoon into water.
Add the oil to a large pot and heat to 375 degree F. Add the polenta two at a time and fry, turning
occasionally with a slotted spoon or tongs, until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
Transfer
tomatoes with a slotted spoon to a cutting board and, when cool enough to handle, peel off skin, beginning from scored end, with paring knife.
To make the filling, saute the chopped onion in a pan with the olive oil until translucent, spoon the mushrooms out of the
liquid with a slotted spoon and pop on a plate to add in later, strain the mushroom liquid / stock through a fine mesh sieve and pour into the saucepan.
When oil is sizzling hot, place all shallots in the pan, separate gently,
stirring with a slotted spoon or a skimmer / Keep stirring gently until shallots become golden brown — a couple of minutes at most / Remove immediately, place on paper towels, spread and sprinkle with a little salt / Allow to cool / They will be crispy and ready to eat immediately, or store in an airtight container for several hours and use later in the day.