
Roasted cucumber with watermelon, cucumber granita and yogurt dressing
Roasted cucumber with watermelon brunoise, cucumber granita and yogurt dressing with dill and watercress. Approximate cost per person: €2.97.We understand that the cost price determines the margin. That’s why our chefs are happy to work with you and together we assess the main ingredients, such as fish, meat, and game & poultry, which have the greatest impact on purchasing costs. We inspire you with tasty, seasonal dishes so you can keep optimal control over your purchasing and maintain a healthy margin.Ingredients
2Cucumbers
Smoke oil
150mlWater
15gMint
40gSpinach
3Cucumbers
80mlHoney
1Green apple
12gDill
250mlFull-fat yogurt
10gwatercress
15mlMirin
watermelon
Preparation
- Char the cucumber all around with a blowtorch or on the barbecue until blackened.
- Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and remove the seed core.
- Lightly brush the cucumber with smoked oil and briefly grill.
- Cut the cucumber to the desired size.
- Peel one cucumber and cut all three cucumbers into large pieces.
- Remove the core from the green apple.
- Briefly blanch the spinach and squeeze out the excess moisture.
- Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture and pour into a shallow container.
- Place in the freezer and stir every 15 minutes with a whisk to obtain a granita texture.
- Alternative: freeze the mixture after shaving using the ice grater attachment of the KitchenAid.
- Finely chop the dill and watercress.
- Mix these with the yogurt and add the mirin.
- Season with pepper and salt.
- Cut the watermelon into fine brunoise.
- Portion the roasted cucumber to the desired size.
- Place the watermelon brunoise at the bottom of a small bowl or plate.
- Spoon the cucumber granita on top.
- Spoon the yogurt dressing over the dish.
- Garnish with fresh dill.



