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Jochen Popp

Prep time5 minutes

Hawaiian Spiny Lobster and Avocado Salad with White Tomato Mousse, Lotus Chip, Chile-Cilantro Oil

  • 1
    lb
    lobster
  • 1
     
    avocado
  • 12
     
    tomatoes
  • 1
    bn
    chopped cilantro
  • 1⁄2
     
    lime
  • 1
     
    lotus root
  • 1⁄2
    lb
    fresh chili
  • 1
    clv
    garlic
  • 1
    q
    heavy whipping cream
  • 1
    bn
    basil
  • 6
     
    gelatin sheet

Tomato Mousse: Start by pureeing basil, tomatoes, and garlic. Strain thru with a cheesecloth, until clear. Reduce liquid and add 30% by volume of Heavy Cream. Add 6 sheets of Gelatin per half a quart of liquid. Cool down and fold in whip cream.
Lobster: Make a vegetable stock, and poach lobster for eight minutes. Cool down and dice. Mix with diced avocado, tomato concasse, lime juice, cilantro and one tablespoon of tomato mousse.

Chili Oil: Simmer fresh chilies in olive oil and add Chili Powder. Strain thru coffee filter.

Garnish: Deep Fried lotus chip and reduced Balsamic Vinegar.