Modern Salad

In the grand finale of the popular cooking competition Slovenia, Darko Klemen and Matej Zupančič competed for the prestigious title and a rich prize. Their final task was to prepare a top-notch three-course menu, showcasing all their knowledge, passion, and motivation. We present you with Matejs cold appetizer recipe, which judge Luka Jezeršek rated as a true minimalist masterpiece.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 60 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 30 minutes
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 50 g Baking powder

  • 50 g Oil, olive

  • 0.5 kg Tomato, red

  • pieces Basil, fresh

  • pieces Garlic, fresh

  • 26 pieces Gelatin powder, unsweetened

  • 2 piece Tomato, red

  • pieces Cheese, mozzarella

  • 3 pieces Tomato, yellow

  • pieces Salt, table

  • pieces Olives, green, in brine

Steps

  1. Olive oil powder: mix olive oil with maltodextrin.

  2. Tomato munchmallow and panna cotta: blend tomatoes with basil and garlic. Strain to obtain tomato juice. Add 24 soaked gelatin leaves to 750 ml of juice. Mix well to achieve a foamy structure similar to munchmallow. Add 2 soaked gelatin leaves to 200 ml of juice and let it set to form tomato panna cotta.

  3. Dried tomato: peel black tomatoes, season, and semi-dry them in an oven preheated to 80 degrees Celsius.

  4. Smoked mozzarella: smoke mozzarella with cherry wood bark and dry Mediterranean herbs.

  5. Serving: peel yellow tomatoes and sprinkle with salt flower. Arrange all individual components beautifully on a plate. Drizzle the prepared dish with oil and garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 134.41 kcal
  • Fat: 4.49 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.04 g
    • Sugars: 1.35 g
  • Protein: 19.86 g
  • Fiber: 0.72 g