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Smoked Salmon with Belgian White Ale Vinaigrette

May 7, 2003 -- This is an elegant, versatile appetizer that can be individually plated or presented as a forkless, casual dish. The tones of orange and coriander in the Belgian white ale help to create a delicate, well–balanced, appetizer that is both substantial and satisfying no matter which way it is served.

1 pound (450 grams) Atlantic smoked salmon, sliced

1 head frisée
1 red onions - small, thinly slice
1 tablespoon (30 mL) capers, lightly deep-fried
2 teaspoon (10 mL) pink peppercorns
1/2 bunch chervil

2/3 cup (150 mL) Belgian white beer
2/3 cup (150 mL) Aunt Jemima complete pancake mix
1/2 bunch chives, finely chopped

1 cup Belgian white beer vinaigrette

Stir beer, chives and pancake mix together until smooth. Let batter rest in the fridge 1 hour. Remove from the fridge and fry pancakes in a skillet on medium heat. Make pancakes 1” in diameter (2.5 cm.) each

Once pancakes are ready remove from frying pan, top with frisée. Top frisée with approximately 1 ounce (30g.) smoked salmon. Decorate with thin onion rings, fried capers and pink peppercorns.

Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving.

Serves 8 people – 2 pancakes each.

White Beer Vinaigrette

2 egg yolks, hard boiled
2 tablespoon (30 mL) Dijon mustard
1 shallots – finely diced
1/2 tablespoon (7.5 mL) sugar
2 tablespoons (30 mL) lemon juice, fresh
2/3 cup (150 mL) sunflower or canola oil
1/3 cup (75 mL) Belgian white beer
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 mL) black pepper, grated
1/2 bunch chervil or chives, finely chopped

Prepare vinaigrette by placing hard egg yolks, Dijon mustard, finely diced shallot, sugar and lemon juice in a bowl and whisk until egg yolk smooth and well-blended with the other ingredients. Slowly drizzle oil into mixture while whisking briskly. Whisk in beer, pepper and herbs.

Reserve and place in the fridge until needed.

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