This Beetroot, Coriander and Vodka Gravlax with Whipped Goat’s Cheese looks very impressive. Gravlax is a traditional Scandinavian dish consisting of raw salmon that is cured in salt, sugar, and dill. This gravlax is stained pink from the beetroot. Place gravlax, whipped goat’s cheese, crackers, watercress and sesame seeds on a platter for guests to assemble their own appetisers.
Beetroot, Coriander and Vodka Gravlax with Whipped Goat’s Cheese Recipe
Serves 8
Prep time: 15 mins plus 2 days
Ingredients:
600g skinless salmon, pin bones removed
500g beetroot, peeled and cut into small cubes
1/2 cup (70g) sea salt flakes
1/3 cup (70g) caster sugar
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 bunch coriander, roots trimmed and discarded, coarsely chopped
1 tsp ground white pepper
1/3 cup (80ml) vodka or gin
200g marinated goat’s cheese, drained and whipped
100g charcoal crackers
Watercress sprigs, to serve
Black sesame seeds, to serve
Method:
Place two pieces of plastic wrap (large enough to enclose the salmon) in a plastic container.
Place beetroot, salt, sugar, coriander seeds, coriander, pepper and vodka in the bowl of a food processor. Process until well-blended and combined.
Pour half of the beetroot mixture onto the plastic wrap; place salmon on top and pour remaining beetroot mixture over the salmon.
Fold over the plastic wrap and enclose tightly. Top with a small tray and press down firmly with weights, like food cans. Refrigerate for 24–36 hours to cure.
Use a paper towel to remove the beetroot mixture from the salmon. Place salmon on a clean board and, using a sharp, flexible knife, thinly slice the salmon across the grain. Lay salmon strips onto a plate or shape into rosettes.
Place goat’s cheese into a bowl; arrange crackers, watercress and sesame seeds onto a platter for guests to assemble their own appetisers.
Smart Tip:
Salmon can be sliced and shaped into rosettes several hours before serving. Goat’s cheese can be whipped 24 hours before serving.
Recipe by Bettina Jenkins, culinary expert from Winning Appliances, leading kitchen and laundry specialist.
