Part 1: Rich Terracotta Roasted Carrots
Ingredients
Method- 454g Carrots
- 10g deZaan Rich Terracotta Cocoa Powder
- 5g Salt
- 10g Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4g Smoked Paprika
- Blanch the carrots for 1 minute and place them in an ice bath.
- Dry off the carrots.
- Toss with the remaining ingredients and place in an parchment-lined sheet tray.
- Roast at 190°C/375°F for about 12-15 minutes, tossing half way through.
Part 2: Whipped Ricotta
Ingredients
Method- 454g Ricotta Cheese
- 3g Salt
- 2g Black Pepper
- In a blender, puree all the ingredients together until smooth.
- Reserve chilled.
Part 3: Assembly
Ingredients
Method- Roasted Pistachio
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Sea Salt
- Smear the whipped ricotta in the center of the plate.
- Place the roasted carrots on top. Drizzle with balsamic reduction and a sprinkle of crushed roasted pistachios.
- Drizzle the carrots with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.
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