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Spiced Harmour Crudo, Loomi, Saffron and Date Broth, Cured Lebanese Zucchini, Kirsck Emulsion, Pickled Plum, Turmeric and Parsley Oil, Pistachio

Serves 2
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  • Ingredients

Steps

  • For the Crudo Spice Blend, place all the spices into a dry frypan and toast on a medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Transfer to a spice grinder and blitz to a powder. Place in a medium bowl with the salt and combine.
  • Add the harmour fillet and toss to coat in the spice blend. Set aside to cure for 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • When ready to cook the harmour, heat a small amount of oil in a pan on a medium-high heat. When the pan is almost smoking, sear the fish on all sides for 15 seconds – to just toast the spices.
  • Remove from heat to a plate and transfer to the fridge to chill and firm up.
  • For Loomi, Saffron and Date Broth, place all ingredients into saucepan on a medium heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to steep for a further 20 minutes. Strain and reserve.
  • For Cured Lebanese Zucchini, place all the ingredients into a bowl and allow to sit for 45 minutes. Strain and reserve.
  • For Kirshk Emulsion, add egg yolk, kirshk, vinegar and salt to bowl and whisk together until creamy.
  • Slowly add the oil to start the emulsion, adding in a steady stream and whisking continuously.
  • When the emulsion is very thick, add the laban and stir to loosen slightly.
  • Once everything is the texture of a loose mayonnaise, transfer to a squeeze bottle. Set aside in the fridge.
  • For Turmeric and Parsley Oil, blanch parsley boiling water for 15 seconds. Refresh in an ice bath.
  • Squeeze excess water from parsley and add to a bullet blender along with the remaining ingredients. Blitz on high for 2 minutes.
  • Strain through muslin-lined sieve. Reserve oil in squeeze bottle.
  • To serve, slice the chilled harmour into 3-4mm thin pieces.
  • Select two plates, place seven 8mm dots of emulsion on the base of each plate.
  • Lay fish loosely over the top of the emulsion. Add 5 or more small dots on top of the fish. Arrange 6 slices of zucchini, 6 coins of pickled plum over the fish.
  • Garnish with pistachios and parsley and loomi powder.
  • Pour chilled broth over fish and then drizzle a little turmeric and parsley oil over the dish.

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