Chilled Cantaloupe and Lychee Soup
Ingredients
- 454g (1 Pound) Cantaloupe
- 336g (12 Ounces) Lychee, Canned
- 475g (1 pint) Moscato Wine
Equipment
- Food Processor
- 250 Micron Superbag
Timing
Active Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 2 Hours
Yield
5 Cups
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Prepare Cantaloupe
Peel and deseed the cantaloupe and chop into small pieces
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Combine and Purée
Place the cantaloupe, lychees and wine into a food processor.
Purée for 2 minutes or until smooth.
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Strain
Pass through a 100 micron superbag (optional), and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
Prosciutto Espuma
Ingredients
- 364g (13 Oz) Prosciutto
- 950g (1 Qt) Water
- 1 Onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 Carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 Bayleaf
- 1 Thyme Sprig
- 1 Rosemary Sprig
- 3g (1 Tbsp) Foam Magic
Equipment
- Medium Heavy Bottom Pan
- Whipping Siphon
- 1 N2O Charges
- Baking Tray
- Food Processor
- 250 Micron Superbag
Timing
Active Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 2-3 Hours
Yield
1 Cup
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Prepare Prosciutto Broth
In a small heavy bottom pot, sweat the onion, carrot, bayleaf, thyme, and rosemary. Add the prosciutto and cook until lightly browned.
Add water and simmer for one hour or until reduced to 1 cup. Strain the reduced liquid from the pan. Skim off any extra fat.
Add the foam magic and whisk for 1 minute.
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N2O Charge and Serve
Place in a whipping siphon and charge with 1 N2O cartridge.
Serve immediately.
Crispy Prosciutto
Ingredients
- 28g (1 oz) Prosciutto, Thinly Sliced
Equipment
- ½ Sheet Tray
- Non-stick Mat
Timing
Active Time: 2 Minutes
Total Time: 15 Minutes
Yield
4 Portions
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Crisp Prosciutto
Place the slices of prosciutto on a non stick mat lined ½ sheet tray.
Place in oven and cook for 8-10 minutes or until crispy.
Remove from oven and place on a paper towel to absorb any excess fat.
Plating
Equipment
- 4 Glasses, Chilled in Freezer
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Completed Plating
Disperse the cantaloupe and lychee chilled soups between the chilled glasses.
Fill the remainder of the cups with the prosciutto foam, garnish with the crispy prosciutto that has been notched so that it sits nicely on the edge of the glass. Serve immediately.
Encourage the guests to eat the crispy prosciutto and shoot the chilled soup and espuma. The soup will have a hot/cold effect that adds a wow factor for the guests.
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2 Comments.
Very nice recipe, I will replicate it next party at
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Thanks!