Smoked Salmon Rillettes

Smoked salmon rillettes with wasabi

Posted by Orion Books

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Wasabi adds a Japanese touch to this classic pâté. Known as ‘Japanese horseradish’, this root can be bought as a powder or paste and is used as a spice in many dishes. Use sparingly though as it can be very strong.

makes about 450g/1lb ● preparation time: 10 minutes

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • 250 g Smoked Salmon
  • 200 g Fromage Frais
  • 1 tbsp Wasabi powder or paste
  • 4 tbsp Sesame Seeds (plus a little extra to garnish)
  • 4 tbsp Chopped Cucumber (plus a little extra to garnish)

Steps (3 steps, 10 minutes)

  1. 1

    Put the smoked salmon, fromage frais and wasabi in a blender to produce a smooth paste. Taste and add a little more wasabi, if necessary.

  2. 2

    Using a spatula, stir in the sesame seeds and cucumber. Garnish with the extra sesame seeds and cucumber before serving.

  3. 3

    This spread will keep for 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.