30 mins, serves 2
Ingredients:
2 medium beetroots 
100ml 100% grain vodka 
2 tablespoons honey - Salt and pepper to taste
200g smoked Atlantic salmon, thinly sliced 
150g pine mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 
100ml heavy cream 
1 tablespoon unsalted butter - Salt to taste
4 fresh figs, quartered 
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar - Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, crushed 
Microgreens for garnish
Beetroot Reduction
Salmon & Mushroom Espuma
Fig Vinaigrette
Garnish
The Process
1
Create the Beetroot Reduction
Peel and puree beetroots, then simmer with vodka and honey on low heat until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Prepare the Mushroom Espuma
Sauté pine mushrooms in butter. Blend with heavy cream until smooth, pass through a sieve, then charge in a cream whipper.
3
Assemble the Salmon
Arrange slices of smoked salmon on the serving plate.
4
Compose the Fig Vinaigrette
Blend figs with balsamic vinegar until smooth, season with salt and pepper.
5
Final Assembly
Spoon the beetroot reduction onto the plate with the salmon. Discharge the mushroom espuma beside the salmon. Drizzle fig vinaigrette over the dish.
Chef Tips:
- Ensure the beetroot reduction is of a syrupy consistency to intensify the flavors.
- Keep the mushroom espuma warm to maintain its airy texture until serving.
- For a finer espuma, strain the mushroom and cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before charging in the cream whipper.
Additional Notes:
- The rich flavors of the smoked Atlantic salmon are beautifully complemented by the sweet and earthy beetroot reduction, while the mushroom espuma adds a modern and sophisticated twist to the palate. The fig vinaigrette ties the dish together with its sweet and tangy notes, and the crushed peanuts provide a satisfying crunch.
| Nutritional Information per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories: | 300 |
| Fat: | 17g |
| Saturated Fat: | 4g |
| Carbohydrates: | 22g |
| Sugar: | 13g |
| Fiber: | 4g |
| Protein: | 23g |
*Please note that these values are estimations based on the ingredients and might vary slightly.
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