pear carpaccio with citrus, olive oil & crunch.
A fresh and elegant starter that highlights the natural sweetness of pears. Thin slices are dressed simply with citrus and olive oil, then topped with crunch for texture.
Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients:
2-3 green pears
Finely grated orange zest
2 tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons toasted flaked almonds
Micro herbs or snow pea sprouts, optional
Method:
Using a sharp knife or mandolin, slice the pears very thinly. Arrange the slices slightly overlapping on a serving platter.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and scatter with the orange zest.
Sprinkle with the toasted flaked almonds, finish with micro herbs and serve immediately.