Num, num!

Posted by dobbino (Cape Town, South Africa) on 11 September 2008 in Food & Cuisine and Portfolio.

This is a very simple (though a touch expensive) starter for special occasions. It's smoked salmon, enoki mushrooms marinated in extra virgin olive oil and white balsamic vinegar, and of course, some fresh parsley from the herb garden. It is taken from a local publication and I'm not sure whether the recipe can be published, but if you would like it, please email me and I will forward it on. Takes about 10 minutes to prepare and assemble, after 30 minutes marinating time, and I can tell you it's superb! The sparkling wine is there just because we like it!

All comments, and especially constructive criticism is truly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time.

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Comments (10)

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States

no fair -- looks just divine! ;) i might just have to wait until i am in your neighborhood and then politely invite myself over... seems you are quite the gourmet type with all this talk and shots of wonderfully prepared dishes! ;) but back to the photo -- just wonderfully done, beautiful colors -- that sparkling wine looks effervescent indeed! bottoms up! :D

11 Sep 2008 5:36am

@dj.tigersprout: You are invited anyway - just let me know when you are in town!

Karthik from Chennai, India

Cheers!!! :)

11 Sep 2008 5:52am

leslie from norwich, United Kingdom

Can i order one please !!!!.... looks wonderful.

11 Sep 2008 3:03pm

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

It looks quite interesting and very elegant.

11 Sep 2008 3:44pm

Roman from Thunder Bay, Canada

Hey, beautiful !!... must be a special occasion ?... Did you prepare it yourself, Rob ?..

cheers
Roman

11 Sep 2008 5:40pm

@Roman: Absolutely! It's incredibly simple to put togetehr (note - not cook!), and really, really tasty. Recommended!

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Looks delicious!

11 Sep 2008 7:15pm

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Great shot, like the colours and mood of this photo.

11 Sep 2008 7:49pm

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

The presentation looks great, and although I'm not a lover of salmon it does sound delicious, you must be a food connoisseur, have you written a book....?

Wonderful image.

11 Sep 2008 9:33pm

@Observing: Funny you should say that - I'm also not a great lover of salmon, but this dish has converted me. The balsamic vinegar/olive oil marinade for the mushrooms balances out the flavours unbelievably, and it's really just a taster, about 50g of salmon per person. Regarding a book.....who has time to write a book?