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Octopus tentacle on celeriac cream

Octopus tentacle on celeriac cream

Tentacolo di polpo su crema di sedano rapa

For 4 people

  • 4 tentacles
  • 1 celeriac
  • 4 small carrots
  • 4 mini zucchinis
  • 4 shallots
  • 4 asparagus tips
  • Olive oil as needed
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Chives
  • Vegetable broth (if necessary)

 

  1. Tentacles Preparation:
    • Vacuum-seal the 4 tentacles.
    • Cook them at 63.5 degrees Celsius for 60 minutes.
  •  2. Celeriac Cream:
    • Wrap the celeriac in aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes at 140°C.
    • Once cooked, peel the celeriac, cut it into pieces, and blend it at high power until smooth.
    • Season with oil, salt, pepper, and chives. Add some vegetable broth if needed.
  •  3. Cooking the Vegetables:
    • Clean and wash carrots, zucchinis, shallots, and asparagus tips.
    • Cook each vegetable separately in salted boiling water.
  •  4. Assembling the Dish:
    • Heat the celeriac cream and place it on the serving plate.
    • Briefly sauté the vegetables in a hot pan with oil and a clove of garlic, then lay them on the bed of celeriac cream.
    • Sear the tentacles in a pan with a drizzle of oil.
  •  5. Decoration:
    • (Optional) Garnish with fried leek straw.
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