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open_sauces:smoke_vapour_recipes [2013-12-02 15:49] – [Nutty crackers and steamed orange syrup] maja | open_sauces:smoke_vapour_recipes [2013-12-05 11:23] – maja | ||
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===== Arrival & Descent ===== | ===== Arrival & Descent ===== | ||
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+ | //The guests are arriving, taking off their coats, milling and chatting at the entrance. There is a glass bowl with mixed herbs and flowers for people to wash their hands. The kneel on the ' | ||
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* sunflower oil for frying | * sunflower oil for frying | ||
* paper kitchen towel | * paper kitchen towel | ||
- | * smoking gun or home smoker | ||
* smoking chips (oak and maple) | * smoking chips (oak and maple) | ||
- | Peel potatoes into long strips with a potato peeler, then let them lie on a paper towel for a few minutes. Smoke the strips in the smoker for a maximum of 10 minutes, | + | Peel potatoes into long strips with a potato peeler, then let them lie on a paper towel for a few minutes |
==== Smoked quail eggs with herbal mayonnaise ==== | ==== Smoked quail eggs with herbal mayonnaise ==== | ||
* 18 quail eggs | * 18 quail eggs | ||
- | * black tea | + | * teaspoon of black tea leaves |
- | * smoking gun | + | |
* apple wood chips for smoking | * apple wood chips for smoking | ||
- | * For the mayonnaise | + | |
+ | Smoke the tea leaves with the smoking gun for 3 minutes then leave under the smoking bell for another 10. Bring water to the boil (enough to cover the eggs) in a small pot. Add the quail eggs and boil over a small flame for 2 minutes. Add the smoked tea to the saucepan with the eggs. Simmer for 2 minutes longer then let it stand for another 10 minutes. Strain off the tea-infused water and wipe the eggs dry. Place them under the smoking bell and smoke for an extra 3 minutes with the smoking gun. Serve in the shell, cut in half, sprinkled with smoked salt and the herbal | ||
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+ | NOTE: do not peel the eggs, the shell is edible and has absorbed the taste of the smoke and tea. | ||
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* 2 chicken egg yolks | * 2 chicken egg yolks | ||
* 1 teaspoon mustard | * 1 teaspoon mustard | ||
* 1 spoon lemon juice | * 1 spoon lemon juice | ||
- | * salt | + | * pinch of salt |
* ~ 250 ml peanut oil | * ~ 250 ml peanut oil | ||
- | * handful fresh parsley and fennel steamed for a few minutes | + | * handful |
- | Cook the quail eggs over a small flame for 2 minutes after the water boils. In the meantime smoke the tea with the smoking gun for 3 minutes then leave under the smoking bell. Add the smoked tea to the saucepan with the eggs. Simmer for 2 minutes longer then let it stand for another 10 minutes. Strain out the tea-infused water and wipe the eggs dry. Place them under the smoking bell and smoke for an extra 3 minutes with the smoking gun. Serve cut in half with the herbal mayonnaise. | + | Place the two egg yolks, mustard, lemon juice and a pinch of salt in the blender |
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- | For the mayonnaise: | + | |
==== Peppers in granular dust ==== | ==== Peppers in granular dust ==== | ||
- | * 6 small sweet peppers | ||
- | * apple wood chips | ||
- | for smoked glue | + | //Dukkah dust// |
- | * dijon mustard with grilled spices | + | |
- | * smoked sun-dried tomatoes | + | |
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- | for dukkah | + | |
* handful of hazelnuts | * handful of hazelnuts | ||
* handful of almonds | * handful of almonds | ||
- | * 1/2 handful | + | * 1/2 handful |
* 1/2 handful sesame seeds | * 1/2 handful sesame seeds | ||
* 1 teaspoon chia seeds | * 1 teaspoon chia seeds | ||
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* pinch of salt | * pinch of salt | ||
* pinch of smoked paprika powder (spicy) | * pinch of smoked paprika powder (spicy) | ||
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- | for popping grains | + | |
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- | Dukkah can be made several days in advance. Mix all ingredients and toast in the oven (under the grill) at 160ºC for 15-20 minutes. Blend with a grinder | + | Dukkah can be made several days in advance. Mix all ingredients and toast in the oven (under the grill) at 160ºC for 15-20 minutes. Blend with a grinder |
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+ | //Smoked glue// | ||
+ | * dijon mustard with grilled spices | ||
+ | * smoked sun-dried tomatoes | ||
+ | * cherry wood chips | ||
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+ | Chop or grind sun-dried tomatoes in tiny pieces. Smoke with the smoking gun using apple wood chips, leave under the bell for about 15 minutes. Before serving combine the mustard with the smoked tomatoes. The glue should be easily ' | ||
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+ | * 6 small sweet peppers | ||
+ | * apple wood chips | ||
+ | * popping sugar | ||
- | Smoked glue: chop or grind sun-dried tomatoes in tiny pieces. Smoke with the smoking gun with apple wood, leave under the bell for about 15 minutes. Before serving combine the mustard with the smoked tomatoes. The glue should be easily ' | ||
- | Char peppers with 'flame thrower' | + | Cut the peppers in half (if they are as small as the ones we used, otherwise in thin strips). Smoke the peppers with the smoking gun and apple wood for 2-3 minutes. |
==== Nutty crackers and steamed orange syrup ==== | ==== Nutty crackers and steamed orange syrup ==== | ||
- | Steamed carrot and orange syrup | + | //Steamed carrot and orange syrup// |
* 3 carrots | * 3 carrots | ||
* 3 oranges | * 3 oranges | ||
- | * 1 bullion | + | * 1 vegetable stock cube |
* salt and pepper | * salt and pepper | ||
* fresh coriander | * fresh coriander | ||
- | Steam three peeled uncut carrots over water infused with orange peel for about 20 minutes. Blend the carrots and the juice of the three oranges with an electric mixer. Strain, then simmer for about 30 minutes over a low flame till the mixture becomes thick and syrupy. Season with salt, pepper and freshly chopped coriander. | + | Steam three peeled uncut carrots over water infused with orange peel for about 20 minutes. Blend the carrots and the juice of the three oranges with an electric mixer. Strain, then simmer for about 30 minutes over a low flame to reduce until the mixture becomes thick and syrupy. Season with salt, pepper and freshly chopped coriander. |
- | Crackers with smoked pistachios (from an old // | + | //Crackers with smoked pistachios// |
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+ | (from an old // | ||
* 3 egg whites | * 3 egg whites | ||
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* 250 g peeled pistachios smoked with apple wood with smoking gun | * 250 g peeled pistachios smoked with apple wood with smoking gun | ||
- | Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then add sugar and continue gently beating until dissolved. Add pistachios. Spread the mixture in a greased baking tray. Bake in the oven at moderate heat for about 30 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool. When cold place the bread in an airtight container and let stand for one or two days. Before serving, cut the bread into slices with a sharp knife. Place the slices in the oven for about 5 minutes till golden brown. | + | Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then add sugar and continue gently beating until dissolved. Add pistachios. Spread the mixture in a greased baking tray. Bake in the oven at moderate heat for about 30 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool. When cold place the bread in an airtight container and let stand for one or two days. Before serving, cut the bread into slices with a sharp knife. Place the slices in the oven for about 5 minutes till crisp and golden brown. |
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+ | Serve with orange and carrot syrup. | ||
==== Sparkling water with smoked Ice cubes ==== | ==== Sparkling water with smoked Ice cubes ==== | ||
- | * 1l sparkling water (or use the soda maker to add gas bubbles in plain water) | + | * 1 litre sparkling water (or use a soda maker to carbonate |
- | * 1l tap water | + | * 1 litre still water |
- | * Cherry | + | * Cherry |
- | Pour the filtered water in a bottle. | + | Pour the sparkling or filtered |
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* splash of lemon (to taste) | * splash of lemon (to taste) | ||
* a few slices of ginger (to taste) | * a few slices of ginger (to taste) | ||
- | * agave syrup (we used the one smoked over volcanic rocks in Oaxaca) | + | * agave syrup (we used one smoked over volcanic rocks in Oaxaca) |
* mesquite wood chips | * mesquite wood chips | ||
- | Wet the mate with cold water, strain. Add ginger and pour boiling water over it. Infuse for 5-6 minutes. When it cools down a to about 50C add agave syrup and lemon to taste. Smoke the tea using the smoking gun and reserve in the fridge. You can sparkle the tea if so desired //(Talk to Kate Rich about their DIY sparkler next time!)// | + | Wet the mate with cold water, strain. Add ginger and pour boiling water over the herbs. Infuse for 5-6 minutes. When it cools down a to about 50C add agave syrup and lemon to taste. Smoke the tea with mesquite chips using the smoking gun and reserve in the fridge. You can sparkle the tea if so desired //(Talk to Kate Rich about their DIY sparkler next time!)// |
===== Solitary immersion ===== | ===== Solitary immersion ===== | ||
+ | After half an hour of chatting and tasting, the head chef welcomes the guests and invites them to savour the evening and allow the hosts to take them through four ' | ||
==== Atlantic cedar smoke ==== | ==== Atlantic cedar smoke ==== | ||
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* 2 japanese-style incense sticks "Atlas Cedar" | * 2 japanese-style incense sticks "Atlas Cedar" | ||
- | Burn the incense ~10 minutes before guests arrive in the Solitary space | + | Light the incense ~10 minutes before guests arrive in the Solitary space |
==== Herbal water ==== | ==== Herbal water ==== | ||
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==== Algal reminiscences from forest and sea ==== | ==== Algal reminiscences from forest and sea ==== | ||
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* pinch of dried dulse seaweed flakes | * pinch of dried dulse seaweed flakes | ||
* pinch of icelandic moss | * pinch of icelandic moss | ||
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===== Silent convivium ===== | ===== Silent convivium ===== | ||
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+ | Light one stick of [[http:// | ||
==== Tea sorbet ==== | ==== Tea sorbet ==== | ||
+ | * handful fresh or dried melissa leaves | ||
+ | * handful fresh or dried verbena leaves | ||
+ | * juice of 1/2 lemon | ||
+ | * 1 spoon of honey | ||
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+ | Make a tea with the melissa and verbena leaves, letting it stand for 15 minutes till the colour becomes a light brown. Strain it. Add honey and lemon juice. Let it cool, then pour the mixture into an ice maker. Leave it turning in the ice maker until the mixture thickens. Transfer to a container and place the tea in the freezer until needed. | ||
==== Steamed garden ==== | ==== Steamed garden ==== | ||
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Dry pumpernickel bread overnight, or in the oven. Break into small pieces and toast. Blend in the kitchen blender together with the crackers. Sieve to get smooth and rough crumbs. Reserve separately. Just before serving, melt the butter in a frying pan and fry the bread crumbs until they become crispy. | Dry pumpernickel bread overnight, or in the oven. Break into small pieces and toast. Blend in the kitchen blender together with the crackers. Sieve to get smooth and rough crumbs. Reserve separately. Just before serving, melt the butter in a frying pan and fry the bread crumbs until they become crispy. | ||
+ | Serve with cold smoked Creme D' | ||
+ | For the smoked tomato Jam: | ||
- | Serve with cold smoked Creme D' | + | * 200 g cherry tomatoes or plum tomatoes |
+ | * 1 clove of garlic | ||
+ | * 1 onion sliced | ||
+ | * 1 small chili pepper chopped | ||
+ | * 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder or 1 stalk of cinnamon | ||
+ | * 1 spoon orange blossom water | ||
+ | * saffron | ||
+ | * cherry wood smoking chips | ||
+ | Smoke tomatoes, garlic and onion with smoking gun for 3 minutes or home smoker for 20 minutes. Place in a baking tray and combine with chili, cinnamon, orange water, and saffron in a baking tray. Cook in the oven at 180° for 20-30 minutes till the skin of the tomatoes begins to peel off. Peel the tomatoes, blend with the rest of the ingredients with electric mixer. Add salt and pepper if needed. | ||
- | For the smoked tomato jam: | ||
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==== Smoked cheeses ==== | ==== Smoked cheeses ==== | ||
- | * ash goat cheese (young) | + | * hard cheese - such as Comte cheese (from Delhaize) |
- | * cherry woodchips | + | * goat cheese - such as Crottin de Chavignol (from Delhaize) or Crottin Affine (from Efarmz) |
- | * sheep cheese | + | * cow milk cheese |
- | * apple woodchips | + | * mozzarella (from Efarmz) |
- | * smoked aged cow cheese | + | * Sainte Maure ash cheese |
+ | * hickory and apple smoking chips | ||
+ | Use the smoking gun to smoke the Comte and Folie Bergere with the apple wood chips for 3 minutes. Smoke the goat Cheese and mozzarella with hickory wood chips with the smoking gun for 3 minutes. Leave the cheeses to stand under the glass bell until served. | ||
==== Steamed smoked chestnuts ==== | ==== Steamed smoked chestnuts ==== | ||
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==== A selection of smoked fudge and caramels ==== | ==== A selection of smoked fudge and caramels ==== | ||
+ | == Fudge with smoked sea salt and smoked vanilla == | ||
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+ | * 150 g dark chocolate broken in pieces | ||
+ | * 100 g marshmallows | ||
+ | * 400 g condensed sweet milk | ||
+ | * 100 g brown sugar | ||
+ | * 125 g butter | ||
+ | * smoked sea salt | ||
+ | * 1 vanilla stalk smoked on maple wood chips | ||
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+ | Combine butter, sugar, marshmallows and condensed milk in a heavy-based pan over gentle heat, letting everything melt while stirring. Then boil the mixture for about 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate, salt and vanilla seeds. Spread the mixture into a square container. Let it cool, then put in the fridge overnight. Cut into square pieces before serving. | ||
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+ | == Caramel with smoked walnuts == | ||
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+ | (from // | ||
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+ | For the crisp pastry: | ||
+ | * 175 g flour | ||
+ | * 125 g butter | ||
+ | * 4 spoons brown sugar | ||
+ | For the caramel: | ||
+ | * 55 g butter | ||
+ | * 4 spoonfuls brown sugar | ||
+ | * 400 g sweetened condensed milk | ||
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+ | * walnuts smoked on the hickory wood chips with the smoking gun | ||
+ | For the pastry, combine the flower and butter in a large bowl. Work it with you fingers till crumbs start to form. Add sugar and a spoonful of cold water and mix well to produce a thick dough. Cover the dough evenly across the bottom of a greased baking tray, pricking here and there with a fork. Bake in the oven at 190° for about 20 minutes, then let cool. In the meantime melt the butter, sugar and milk in a cooking pan while stirring constantly. Cook for another 8-10 minutes till the mixture starts to separate from the sides of the pan. Pour the caramel evenly over the baked pastry base and let cool. Cut into different forms and decorate with the smoked walnuts. | ||
==== Whiskey & Cigars ==== | ==== Whiskey & Cigars ==== | ||