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Golden Tide: Caviar & Smoked Trout Discs with Passionfruit Relish

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An elegant and refreshing dish perfect for special occasions, combining smoked trout, crème fraîche, and tangy passionfruit relish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 discs
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: International, Modern
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sourdough Base
  • 6 slices small sourdough slices, cut into 5–6 cm rounds Ensure the sourdough is fresh.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter, for toasting Use olive oil or melted butter for brushing.
For the Trout Mixture
  • 200 g smoked trout, finely diced You can substitute with other smoked fish if desired.
  • 2 tbsp crème fraîche or sour cream Use crème fraîche for a creamier texture.
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard Adds a nice tang to the mixture.
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives
  • Salt & pepper to taste
For the Relish
  • 1/2 piece cucumber, seeds removed, diced small
  • 2 pieces passionfruit (pulp only) Alternatively, use passionfruit juice.
  • 1 tsp honey (optional, for balance) Optional, depending on sweetness preference.
  • Pinch of salt
For Garnishing
  • 3 tbsp salmon roe (ikura) or golden whitefish caviar For a luxurious touch.
  • Fresh dill sprigs
  • Edible flowers (pansies or violas)
  • Microgreens or flat-leaf parsley (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly brush the sourdough rounds with olive oil or melted butter.
  2. Toast them in a hot skillet or a 180°C (350°F) oven until golden and crisp.
  3. Set aside to cool.
  4. In a bowl, gently mix the smoked trout, crème fraîche, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chives, and salt & pepper. Keep this mixture chilled.
  5. Combine the diced cucumber with the passionfruit pulp, honey (if using), and salt. Stir gently and chill.
Assembly
  1. Place a spoonful of the trout mixture on each sourdough round.
  2. Add a mound of the passionfruit-cucumber relish on top.
  3. Finish each disc with a generous spoon of caviar, a sprig of dill, and an edible flower.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Serve these discs right after preparing them for optimal freshness. The trout mixture and relish can be stored separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to a day.
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