27 Jul Asian Smoked Salmon and Wasabi Panna Cottas with Pistachio Crust and fresh Green Asparagus
Ingredients
- 3 gelatine leaves
- 250 ml thick cream
- A handful of chopped coriander and basil leaves
- 250 ml crème fraiche
- 50 ml pink pickled ginger, chopped
- 15 ml Soy sauce
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 10 ml wasabi paste
- 500 g smoked salmon or smoked salmon offcuts
- 500 g blanched fresh asparagus
- Fresh rose petals to serve
Instructions
- Soak the gelatine leaves in cold water for about 5 minutes.
- Heat the cream gently till just below boiling point.
- Squeeze out the water from the gelatine and melt into the warmed cream.
- Using a stick blender or a food processor blend the warm cream mixture with the chopped herbs, crème fraîche, ginger, soy sauce, lemon zest and juice, wasabi paste and the smoked salmon until smooth.
- Divide into 6 - 8 panna cotta moulds and place in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
- Un-mould the panna cottas by dunking the moulds into hot water for 2 seconds, serve with fresh green asparagus, lime flavoured olive oil, fresh rose petals and salmon ribbons.