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Millionaire's Nest Egg

I would like to offer you a sneak peek into one of my new dishes for Mosaic’s summer menu to be launched on my return.

Millionaire’s Nest Egg
Quail Eggs, Black Truffle Paste, Courgette, Truffle


The inspiration for this dish came from a variety of sources: My focus on the spirit of Mother Nature, the fact that black truffles are now in season and our individual aspirations and desires to one day have our own modest nest egg grow into a treasure chest.

Although weaver birds’ nests in the garden seem fragile, they provide all the necessary protection to keep the delicate little eggs within safe. With the design of this dish I visualised what it should look like, and wanted it to closely resemble a true “birds nest”. I have created the nest with a delicate courgette tagliatelle, garnished with “twigs and leaves”. Within the nest, you will find three miniature quail eggs, each with a decadent liquid centre and topped with thin slices of truffle infused Paris mushrooms or black truffle slices.

The black truffle has been described variously as the diamond of cookery, fairy apple, black queen, gem of poor lands, fragrant nugget and the black pearl. During my visit to Italy, I will be sourcing some beautiful fresh truffle to bring back to Mosaic. I have been invited to cook there as part of the S.Pellegrino Audi Chefs Cup in Süd Tirol.

For those of you who just can't resist a little extra temptation, be sure to make your restaurant reservations soon to ensure you get to savour the “Millionaire’s Egg” with a few slices of fresh truffle...

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