Beetroot Mousse with Lardo Colonnata (Swiss bacon) on Apple Vinaigrette

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Ingredients for 4 portions
  • For the mousse
  • 1 Beetroot, cooked, diced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 4 tsp Horseradish, finely grated
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 250 g QimiQ Classic, unchilled
  • 100 ml Cream 36 % fat, whipped
  • For the vinaigrette
  • 2 tbsp Apple vinegar
  • 40 ml Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp Horseradish, finely grated
  • 1 Apple
  • Salt and pepper, as required
  • To garnish
  • Lardo (cured pork fat)
  • Beetroot chips
Method
1.
For the mousse: blend the beetroot smooth. Add the lemon juice and horseradish and season to taste.
2.
Whisk the unchilled QimiQ Classic smooth. Add the beetroot puree and fold in the whipped cream.
3.
Pour the mixture into moulds, cover and allow to chill for at least 3 hours.
4.
For the apple vinaigrette: mix all the ingredients together well and season to taste.
5.
Release the mousse from the moulds and serve drizzled with the vinaigrette. Garnish with the Lardo Colonnata and Beetroot chips.