Diana Chan’s cured salmon appetiser is guaranteed to impress your guests this festive season. Complete with flavours of beetroot and gin, this salmon can be cured for up to a week depending on your preference.
Serves1010
Cook time50 mins50 minutes
Prep time20 mins20 minutes, + 46 hours curing time
+ 46 hours curing time
Ingredients
5 beetroot, trimmed
150ml gin
1/2 cup (145g) salt
1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar
1 tsp fennel seeds, ground
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 Coles Tasmanian Skinless Salmon Portions
Chopped dill, to serve
Chopped chives, to serve
Lemon wedges, to serve
Crème fraîche, to serve
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Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Wrap each beetroot in foil. Place on a baking tray. Roast for 45-50 mins or until tender. Unwrap and set aside to cool slightly. Wearing gloves to avoid staining your hands, peel each beetroot. Coarsely chop. Place the beetroot in a blender with the gin, salt, sugar, fennel and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Step 2
Layer 2 large sheets of plastic wrap on a baking tray. Spread half the beetroot mixture on the plastic wrap and top with the salmon. Spread the salmon evenly with the remaining beetroot mixture. Roll up the plastic wrap to tightly enclose the salmon. Store in the fridge for 24-48 hours to cure and develop the flavours.
Step 3
Unwrap the salmon and place on a large plate. Gently wipe away the beetroot mixture and discard. Pat the salmon dry with paper towel. Thinly slice and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with dill and chives. Serve with lemon wedges and crème fraîche.
Prep time20 mins20 minutes, + 46 hours curing time
+ 46 hours curing time
Ingredients
5 beetroot, trimmed
150ml gin
1/2 cup (145g) salt
1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar
1 tsp fennel seeds, ground
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 Coles Tasmanian Skinless Salmon Portions
Chopped dill, to serve
Chopped chives, to serve
Lemon wedges, to serve
Crème fraîche, to serve
Description
Diana Chan’s cured salmon appetiser is guaranteed to impress your guests this festive season. Complete with flavours of beetroot and gin, this salmon can be cured for up to a week depending on your preference.
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Wrap each beetroot in foil. Place on a baking tray. Roast for 45-50 mins or until tender. Unwrap and set aside to cool slightly. Wearing gloves to avoid staining your hands, peel each beetroot. Coarsely chop. Place the beetroot in a blender with the gin, salt, sugar, fennel and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Step 2
Layer 2 large sheets of plastic wrap on a baking tray. Spread half the beetroot mixture on the plastic wrap and top with the salmon. Spread the salmon evenly with the remaining beetroot mixture. Roll up the plastic wrap to tightly enclose the salmon. Store in the fridge for 24-48 hours to cure and develop the flavours.
Step 3
Unwrap the salmon and place on a large plate. Gently wipe away the beetroot mixture and discard. Pat the salmon dry with paper towel. Thinly slice and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with dill and chives. Serve with lemon wedges and crème fraîche.
