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Pikeperch Strudel with Spinach Farce

QimiQ Benefits

  • Acid, heat and alcohol stable
  • Prevents moisture migration, pastry remains fresh and dry for longer
  • Creamy indulgent taste with less fat
  • Fillings remain moist for longer
  • Problem-free reheating possible

Minutes

15

Difficulty

easy

Pikeperch Strudel with Spinach Farce
Pikeperch Strudel with Spinach Farce

Ingredients

For 6 portions

  • 175g

    Pike perch fillet, boned

  • 150g

    QimiQ Classic, room temperature

  • 0.5tsp

    Corn flour / Starch

  • 80g

    Leaf spinach, blanched

  • 1

    Egg white(s)

  • Salt

  • White pepper

  • shot

    Pernod [Aniseed liqueur]

  • 500g

    Puff pastry

  • 400g

    Pike perch fillet, boned

  • 1

    Egg yolk(s), to brush

Preparation

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 390° F (conventional oven).
  2. For the farce, dice the pikeperch and blend smooth.
  3. Squeeze excess liquid from the leaf spinach. Add the spinach, QimiQ Classic, starch and egg white to the pikeperch puree and blend to a smooth farce. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Pernod.
  4. Pre-prepare the pastry according to the instructions on the packet. Spread half of the farce onto one half of the pastry and place the pikeperch down the centre. Spread the remaining farce onto the other pastry half.
  5. Roll into a strudel and seal the edges. Place with the opening facing down onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper and brush with egg yolk.
  6. Bake in the hot oven for approx. 15 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool for approx. 15 minutes before serving.
Some doughy looking food

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