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16. December 2015

White polenta with scallops, black salsifies and bitter orange confit

White polenta with scallops, black salsifies and bitter orange confit
White polenta with scallops, black salsifies and bitter orange confit
White polenta with scallops, black salsifies and bitter orange confit
Recipe serves 4
Preparation time: 01h 00min

White Polenta:
1,2 litres vegetable stock
2 strips of orange peel
1 pinch of sugar
200g white polenta
4 table spoons olive oil
4 table spoons orange juice

Black salsifies:
500g black salsifies peeled
2 table spoons milk
salt and pepper

Bitter orange confit:
3 table spoons bitter orange jam
1 table spoon rose pepper, slightly crushed
4 branches of fresh mint, cut in stripes
1 table spoon coarse mustard
1 pinch of sugar
salt and pepper

12-16 scallops
2 table spoons olive oil
salt

White Polenta:
Bring vegetable broth to boil, add orange peel, sugar and polenta. Stir well, simmer on low heat for 45 minutes, stir from time to time..

Black salsifies::
Bring water to boil. Add milk and season with salt and pepper. Add black salsifies to the brew and cook until „al dente“.

Bitter orange confit:
Mix all ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

Stear scallops in hot olive oil on each side for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

Season polenta with olive oil and orange juice and serve on plates. Arrange black salsifies onto polenta, divide scallops and decorate with bitter orange confit.