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Pan-fried zander with kohlrabi water, caper powder and chicory grumolo
This stunning pan-fried zander recipe is served with a cooling 'kohlrabi water' and dusted in caper powder for a fresh, bright starter perfect for a sunny day.
Start by making the caper powder, at least 8 hours in advance for serving. Rinse the salt from the capers, pat dry then dehydrate in the oven at 75°C for 8 hours (or use a dehydrator). Once completely dehydrated, add to a spice grinder or blender and blitz to a fine powder
30g of salted capers
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Roughly chop the kohlrabi into pieces and pass through a cold press juicer. If you don't have one, blitz in a blender then filter using a small mesh strainer lined with muslin cloth, squeezing to extract all the liquid
200g of kohlrabi
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Taste the kohlrabi water and adjust the seasoning with fresh lemon juice and salt
Season the zander fillets with salt and place skin-side down in a pan over a medium heat with a dash of oil. Fry until cooked through, dusting lightly in caper powder as it cooks
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Serve the zander in bowls with the kohlrabi water and chicory leaves. Dress with a splash of extra virgin olive oil and serve
Working with Italian legend Gualtiero Marchesi and Le Manoir’s Raymond Blanc made Riccardo Camanini see cooking as more than just a job – it became a passion.