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Melon in marinated slices

15-07-2020
Sous vide gemarineerde schijfjes meloen

Preparation time
15 minutes

Cooking time
35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 300 grams cantaloupe or charentais melon (ripe, but not too soft)
  • 15 grams of fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons currant or quince jelly
  • 4 centiliters orange liqueur (Cointreau)

Preparation method

Cut the melons in half, remove the seeds and cut into thin slices. Use a small knife to remove the peel; Place the slices side by side in a vacuum bag. Then peel the ginger and cut it into small pieces. Crush the peppercorns. Mix it with the salt and stir into the jelly and orange liqueur. Then spoon the marinade over the melon slices and vacuum the bag 100%.
Cook it sous vide at 62° C for 25 to 35 minutes. Then cool it in cold water, keep it cool and let it rest in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days to allow the flavors to fully develop before consuming.

This recipe is brought to you by Andreas Miessmer.

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