Parmesan basket
These Parmesan baskets are a lovely idea for the Christmas season when you want something special without the hassle. The crispy Parmesan provides a delightful contrast to the fresh filling of lamb's lettuce, sautéed mushrooms, and egg. A mild, slightly nutty dressing completes the dish. Whether served as an appetizer or a small course at Christmas dinner, these baskets can be prepared in advance and look stunning on the plate. Garnished with salami rosettes, they become a truly festive centerpiece.
40 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Cooking Time
15 minutes
Preperation Time
Ingredients
| 120 g | finely grated Parmesan cheese |
| FOR THE FILLING: | |
| 2 small hands | Lamb's lettuce |
| 4 | Brown mushrooms |
| 0.5 | yellow onion |
| 1 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1 | Egg |
| FOR THE DESIGN: | |
| 1 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1 tbsp | Walnut oil |
| 1 tbsp | White wine vinegar |
| 1 tsp | Honey |
| 1 tsp | Mustard |
| FOR THE SALAMIROSE: | |
| 6 slices | Salami |
| 2 | Gherkins |
| Cheese | |
| ASIDE FROM THAT: | |
| Uncoated baking paper 15 * 15 cm per cup |
Instructions
Step 1 of 5:
Place one layer of parchment paper in the pan for each cup. Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese in a circle as evenly as possible, meaning there should be no gaps.
Step 2 of 5:
Heat the pan over medium heat. Slowly melt the cheese. Remove the pan from the heat. Let the cheese dry briefly (it should remain pliable but no longer runny).
Step 3 of 5:
Lift the paper out of the pan and invert the Parmesan cheese over a glass. Shape it and peel off the paper. Let the Parmesan dry (it dries faster in the refrigerator).
Step 4 of 5:
For the filling, peel the onion and cut into fine cubes. Clean the mushrooms and lettuce. Slice the mushrooms. Heat olive oil in the pan. Gently fry the onion for three minutes, add the mushrooms, fry for 5 minutes until they have collapsed. Cook the egg for 6 minutes, then peel it.
Step 5 of 5:
For the dressing, combine all ingredients. Fill the cups with lamb's lettuce & mushrooms. Add the dressing and garnish with ice lettuce & cress. Tip: Add salami roses as an additional highlight.
