Eton Mess
FINE DINING AT HOME SERIES
Eton Mess Strawberry Meringue 100g egg whites at room temperature 100g Castor sugar 1 pinch of cream of tartar 10g Fresh As strawberry powder
Whisk egg whites with cream of tartar until a soft peak is formed. Add sugar gradually until just combined, then add strawberry powder and continue to whisk until thick and glossy. Line an oven tray with grease proof paper and then spread meringue evenly over at about a 1cm thickness. Place in 90 degree oven for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meringue is crisp. When cooled smash into smaller pieces.
Cream Chantilly 200ml cream 40g icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla paste
Whisk all together until soft peak forms. Fresh As Berries (raspberry, blueberry, strawberry) Fresh Berries (optional) In a large mixing bowl add, whipped cream , broken meringue, fresh (if using) and freeze dried berries and fold all together. Place in desired bowl and serve. Edible flower garnish optional.
The Restaurant District Dining is located at 50 Customs Street East in the Britomart district of Downtown Auckland. Acclaimed chef Warren Turnbull has returned from Sydney to helm this stunningly designed, modern and comfortable restaurant which marries the flair of fine dining with the energy, fun and price tag of bistro eating. The food is fresh, seasonal, vibrant and challenging and best lingered over. Inspiration is drawn from all corners of the globe with Japanese, Spanish and Middle Eastern flavours.
District Dining 50 Customs East Street East Britomart Auckland 1010 T: 09 368 5315 E: info@districtdining.co.nz Lunch: Monday to Friday Dinners: Monday to Saturday.
www.fresh-as.com