Watermelon Steak With Feta And Black Olive Caviar ... |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 150 Minutes |
Ready In: 150 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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An unusual combination that never fails to impress & satisfy. Ingredients:
watermelon steak |
vegetable oil (for brushing) |
1/4 large watermelon |
1/4 bottle cream sherry |
4 tablespoons (1.2 stick) unsalted butter |
salt and pepper, to taste |
black olive caviar |
250g olive juice |
2g sodium alginate setting bath |
500g water |
2.5 calcium chloride |
mix alginate with 1/3 of juice & blend, mix remaining 2/3 and strain then set aside. fill syringe w/olive juice. add drop by drop in bath. |
lemon basil vinaigrette |
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoon lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon dijon |
3/4 teaspoon basil shiffonade |
1 clove garlic minced |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
black pepper |
Directions:
1. Set the oven at 350 degrees. Have a large roasting pan on hand. Oil a piece of parchment paper about the size of the pan.
2. Discard the rounded end of the watermelon. Cut the watermelon into 4 even slices, each at least 1-inch thick. Remove the rind.
3. Place the slices in the roasting pan. Pour the sherry over them and dot with butter. Sprinkle with salt, and very lightly with pepper. Cover the watermelon with the parchment paper and then cover the pan tightly with foil. Roast the slices for 2 1/2 hours or until charred around the edges.
4. Place watermelon on a rimmed baking sheet to cool. Strain cooking juices. Serve watermelon with juices spooned over, and feta cheese.
5. Assemble
6. Greens with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
7. Watermelon Steak
8. Feta
9. Black Olive Caviar
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