Icelandic Arctic Char Tartare with Aquavit Gelée

Name: Icelandic Arctic Char Tartare with Aquavit Gelée
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 300g Arctic Char fillet; 1 small shallot; 1 tbsp fresh dill; 1 tbsp capers; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 100ml Aquavit; 100ml water; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 1/2 tsp gelatin powder; Fresh dill sprigs; Lemon zest; Rye crisps or toast

A sophisticated fusion of Nordic flavors

This appetizer combines fresh Arctic Char with the unique taste of Aquavit for an exquisite dish.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

Arctic Char Tartare

300g Arctic Char fillet

skinless, cut into small, even cubes

1 small shallot

finely chopped

1 tbsp fresh dill

finely chopped

1 tbsp capers

rinsed and chopped

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

to taste

Aquavit Gelée

100ml Aquavit

100ml water

2 tbsp sugar

1 1/2 tsp gelatin powder

Garnish

Fresh dill sprigs

Lemon zest

finely grated

Accompaniments

Rye crisps or toast

Preparation

Preparing the Tartare

Combine Ingredients

In a medium bowl, combine the Arctic Char cubes, chopped shallot, dill, and capers.

Season

Drizzle with lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.

Chill

Mix well and let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Making the Aquavit Gelée

Dissolve Sugar

In a small saucepan, heat the water and sugar until the sugar dissolves.

Add Aquavit & Gelatin

Remove from heat, add Aquavit, and stir in the gelatin until fully dissolved.

Do not boil the Aquavit mixture or you will lose its flavor.

Set the Gelée

Pour into a shallow dish and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.

Use a warm knife to cut the gelée for clean edges.

Cooking Process

Chilling the Tartare

Allow flavors to marry in the fridge for optimal taste.

Setting the Gelée

Ensure gelée is fully set before slicing.

Serving Assembly

Assemble just before serving to maintain freshness.

Plating & Serving