Recipe No 91 dressing Adapted 2012

Pink grapefruit dressing

Many oyster lovers prefer their molluscs unadorned, but even those purists will love this recipe. Definitely worth a try when pink grapefruit is in season during winter and early spring.
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Difficulty
very easy
Yield
24–36 serves • 200 g

Processes

  • Chardonnay vinegar (4 tsp)
    20 g
  • Sugar (2 tsp)
    8 g
  • Olive oil, extra virgin (3 tbsp)
    45 g
  • Salt (¼ tsp)
    0.5 g
  • Xanthan gum (optional)
    0.22 g
  • Pink grapefruit, juice (100 ml)
    100 g
  1. 01
    Combine in a mixing bowl.
  2. 02
    Whisk to emulsify.

  • Pink grapefruit, flesh (1 tbsp)
    15 g
  • Chives (2 tbsp)
    7 g
  • Salmon caviar (1 tbsp)
    18 g
  1. 03
    Add to emulsion and mix gently.

It should go without saying that the juice should be freshly squeezed. Enzymes in fruit juice with begin to degrade the liquid immediately it is exposed to oxygen, so fresh juice will always yield a better result.

Complete step 01. Proceed with step 02 prior to service.

keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Categorisation

Category
dressing
Meal
component
Cuisine
international
Diet
pescatarian
Tags
oysters pink grapefruit