BLACKCURRANT HERRING (SOLBÆRSILD)
Ingredients for blackurrant herring 300 g marinated herring 150g blackcurrants 100ml concentrated blackcurrant juice (such as Ribena) 1 red onion 50g sugar 1 tsp red peppercorns 50ml vinegar 1 bay leaf Preparation of blackcurrant herring Cut the red onion into thin rings, pour blackcurrants, blackcurrant juice, onion rings, peppercorns, vinegar, sugar, and bay leaves into a small pot. […]
SEARED VENISON WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE, SAVOY CABBAGE AND BLACKCURRANT
Serves 6 Ingredients 6 x 140g venison loin steaks 2 butternut squash, peeled, halved and de-seeded 1 teaspoon mixed spice salt freshly ground pepper 1 savoy cabbage 60g blackcurrants 2g thyme leaves 150ml red wine sauce 125g butter extra virgin olive oil Method Place the butternut squash in a tray and sprinkle over the mixed […]
SURPRISE CHOCOLATE, BEETROOT AND BLACKCURRANT PUDDING
What’s the surprise? Two of them: a) it has a ‘magic’ chocolate sauce that starts on top and ends up in the bottom when it’s cooked and b) it is the most delicious, unhealthy chocolate pudding recipe but with a healthy twist as it has a fruit and vegetable to give it some plus […]
THE CURRANT FARM’S BLACKCURRANT & APPLE STRUDEL
Ingredients for the blackcurrant apple strudel 1 large Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored and sliced 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 cup blackcurrants, fresh or thawed 1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces 2 tablespoons butter, melted All-purpose flour, for dusting ½ cup oats 1 sheet […]
COCONUT CREME BRULEE OF CHRISTMAS MINCE
A simply delicious fuss free dessert Brulee literally means burnt cream. Contrary to popular opinion, this dessert isn’t too difficult to make. I find for best results use individual ramekins to create this creamy, rich, toffee topped French dessert. Best made the day before. Caramelise sugar just before serving. Ingredients BLACKCURRANT CREME BRULEE Blackcurrant and […]
MACAROON TOPPED BLACKCURRANT CHRISTMAS MINCE PIES
Ingredients for Blackcurrant Christmas mince pies 2 sheets sweet short pastry Blackcurrant and Honey Christmas Mince Macaroon topping 2 large egg whites ¼ cup caster sugar 1 cup ground almonds ¼ cup coconut ½ teaspoon almond essence Whisk egg whites until stiff, gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition. Fold in almonds, coconut and essence. […]
FRIED DUCK LIVER WITH CASSIS
Serves 1 Ingredients for fried duck liver with cassis ½ shallot, cut in small pieces 20cl of crème de cassis 10g butter 50g raw duck liver ½ apple (Royal Gala, Granny Smith), cut in quarters Preparation of fried duck liver with cassis Hash the shallot finely. Roast them gently, add the crème de cassis and […]
STEW WITH HAKE IN BLACKCURRANT PEPPER
Serves 1 person Ingredients for fish stew with blackcurrant pepper 150g fish (hake, coalfish or zander) 100g boiled vegetables (carrots, leeks, beets, onionsy) 30cl pure beef stock Blackcurrant pepper (dried and crushed blackcurrant buds) Preparation of FISH STEW WITH BLACKCURRANT PEPPER Season the fish with the pepper and fry it in a pan. Boil the […]
TIRAMISU WITH BLACKCURRANT AND GINGERBREAD
Ingredients for blackcurrant tiramisu for 10 to15 verrines (small glasses) One gingerbread of 250g, sliced 150g mascarpone 150g whipped cream 20cl crème de cassis 20% 150g black currant jam Preparing Blackcurrant Tiramisu Fill up the base of the verrines with a tablespoon of the black currant jam and meanwhile soak the slices of the gingerbread in […]
BLACKCURRANT & TOMATO SALSA
This is an exceptionally versatile salsa: its intensely vibrant colour and flavour goes well with all grilled meats, especially grilled sausages, as well as cold meats. From smoked salmon to roasted turkey cuts, this blackcurrant & tomato salsa is delightful! It’s a great way to invigorate the flavour of tomatoes. And it makes a superb […]