2009/2010 Cornish Challenge
Sample menu 4
from 2008
Appetizer
Griddled Falmouth Bay scallop topping locally produced bourdin blanc with home made rocket pesto
Or
Deep fried risotto balls flavoured with Cornish Yarg, sun blush tomato and basil with home made rocket pestoStarter
Saffron glazed fillet of local red mullet with a potato cake infused with coral of brown crab, shallots and zest of lemon – served with a deglazed cooking liquor enhanced with Camel Valley sparking wine
Or
Char grilled layers of aubergine, sweet potato and courgette topped with lightly melting St Anthony goat’s cheese, accompanied with a concasse of tomatoes, herbs and purple garlicMain
Fillet of Cornish beef seasoned with sea salt, black pepper, fresh oregano and wrapped in locally cured smoked bacon – served with a sauté of fine beans and Savoy cabbage, fondant potatoes and a honey sweetened red wine and balsamic reduction
Or
Local cheese and chive pastry tart filled with creamed leeks and broccoli, finished with an English mustard and chive sabayon and a tossed salad of baby fennel, rocket and red chardDessert
A tarte rhubarb and apple compote topped with oven flashed Italian meringue, accompanied by apple crisps and a Cornish orchard apple brandy spiked crème anglais
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