Ingredients

  • 4 Chicory
  • 2 Carrots (sweet)
  • 2 Green beans
  • 2 Sweet corn kernels
  • 4 small Asparagus
  • 1 Olives (black)
  • 1 Salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Soup stock granules
  • 1 Salt and pepper
  • 3 grams Gelatin

Method

  • For the ginger jelly, put 50 ml of water, the ginger, stock granules, and salt and pepper in a small saucepan and bring to the boil.
  • Transfer it to a plastic container, and add the dissolved gelatin while still hot.
  • Leave it to harden for 2 hours and then break it up with a fork.
  • Prepare the vegetables Prepare some ice water and a sieve.
  • Soak the washed chicory.
  • Cut the other vegetables small enough to fit on top of the chicory "boat".
  • Bring some water to the boil, add some salt, and boil the vegetables.
  • When their colour becomes vivid, soak in cold water to prevent discolouring.
  • Place the vegetables on the chicory "boat", and top with the ginger jelly and your favourite herbs to finish.
  • Bonus: The tomato "boat" was made by topping a yellow cherry tomato with cream cheese and placing it on a slice of cured ham.