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Chef Gregory Henderson's Botanical Hargrow Mirror showcased at The Good Life Show

Botanical Hargrow Mirror, Avodaco Mousse, Cucumber Pearls Citrus Crumble

This culinary masterpiece crafted by Executive Chef at the Palm House Boutique Hotel & Spa, Gregory Henderson, showcases a captivating array of vibrant and distinctive local and indigenous ingredients meticulously selected to not only delight the palate but also to engage the senses.

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Ingredients

Ingredients for Base

50 g Avocado Puree (we used Avolands)
50 g Herbed Cream Cheese
100 g Pickled Cucumber Pearls (Small Melon Ball Cucumber)

Cucumber Pickled Dressing

25 ml Fynbos Vinegar
¼ tsp Garlic Buchu
Combine and allow to sit to infuse. Pour over Cucumber Pearls in a container and allow to infuse

Hargrow Dough

150 g Tapioca Starch
100 g Water (100 deg C)
15 Piece Wild Garlic Flowers
25 Piece Oxalis Leaves and Flowers
2 tbsp Coconut Oil

Citrus Crumble

50 g Seed Mix
5 g Chipotle Rub
1 tsp Honey
½ Lemon Gold Rind – Grated

Instructions

Hargrow Dough

Combine Tapioca with Hot Water whilst slowly adding boiling water.
Then add oil and knead for a few minutes, into it forms a smooth ball.
Roll into sausage and cut two rounds 2 cm thick.
Roll out each into 15cm rounds.
Place flowers arranged on one round.
Place other round on top and then roll out till 2 cm thick.
Place in steamer basket and steam till translucent.

Citrus Crumble

Combine all and place on a medium pan.
Toast till fragrant and lightly toasted.
Remove from heat and allow to cool and should harden.
Crumble mix and sprinkle over Cucumber pickle and Avocado Mousse.

Dish Assembly

Pipe six dots on the plate in a circular format evenly.
Pipe six dots of the Herbed Cream Cheese.
Place Cucumber Pearls in between these.
Sprinkle with Crumble and Botanical Flowers.
Top with Hargow Mirror and serve.

Keywords Botanical Hargrow Mirror, Cape Town, Chef Gregory Henderson, Fine Dining, Good Life Show Africa, Gourmet Cuisine, gourmet dining, Indigenous Cuisine, Local Food, Local Gastronomy, The Good Life Show, upscale dining

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