Carrot caviar

Carrot caviar is a delightful gastronomic creation that mimics the appearance and texture of caviar using carrots. It is a vegan and inventive alternative that adds a burst of flavor and visual appeal to dishes.

Origin

Carrot caviar is a modern culinary innovation that originated in the world of molecular gastronomy. It was developed as a plant-based alternative to traditional fish caviar and has gained popularity for its unique presentation and taste.

Characteristics

Carrot caviar has small, bead-like spheres that resemble fish roe. These spheres have a slightly firm exterior with a soft, bursting texture when bitten into. The flavor is reminiscent of carrots but with a hint of sweetness.

How to make Carrot caviar / pearls ?

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Carrot caviar is a delightful gastronomic creation that mimics the appearance and texture of caviar using carrots. It is a vegan and inventive alternative that adds a burst of flavor and visual appeal to dishes.

Carrot caviar

Author: Adventure foods Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Gastronomy Courses: Gastronomy Recipe Keys: C carrot caviar C caviar High Protein P plating

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Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 25 mins Difficulty: Advanced Servings: 4 Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 grams Carrots
• 5 grams Agar agar
• 500 milliliters Vegetable oil (Chilled)
• 50 milliliters Vegetable stock
• 2 grams Fresh herbs (optional)
• 3 grams Salt

Instructions

1. First add the oil in a deep measuring cup or bowl and keep in refrigerator for getting chilled.

   Peel the carrots and roughly chop the carrots. In a saucepan add water and keep for boiling  and add the chopped carrots.

   Cook for 5 – 7 minutes or until tender and strain it and cool completely.

   Add the carrot in the blender and add water or stock and grind into fine paste and sieve through the strainer and keep aside the carrot juice.

   In a pan add the fine sieved carrot juice and add the vegetable stock more if required and reduce it completely.

   Add herbs and salt and measure the juice to 100 ml.

   Add 5 grams agar agar and reduce it little for 1 minute in slow flame.

   An 100 ml vegetable juice takes 5 grams agar agar.
   Mark as complete

2. Take a syringe without the needle and take the juice inside the needle and drop in the cold chilled oil like droplets.

   Let the droplets rest for 2 minutes and strain the pearls and can be stored in refrigerator for further use.

   Do not overcrowd with droplets in oil and keep the juice warmer till the end so it does not get more thick or forming layers can be avoided.
   Mark as complete

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Substitutes

If agar-agar powder is not available, you can substitute it with other plant-based gelling agents like carrageenan or kappa carrageenan. However, the quantities and preparation method may differ, so follow the instructions provided with the substitute.

Variations

Carrot caviar can be customized by adding different flavors and colors. You can infuse the carrot puree with herbs, spices, or citrus zest for a unique twist. Additionally, you can experiment with different vegetable juices or purees to create caviar-like spheres using the same method.