INGREDIENTS
4 medium sized pickling red onions, halved
100g crab meat
1 tbs lemon oil
½ tbs coriander, finely chopped
½ tbs fennel fronds, finely chopped
100ml Greek yoghurt dressing
Greek yoghurt dressing
100g store-bought or home-made Greek yoghurt
½ tbs chardonnay vinegar
20ml olive oil
¼ tsp caster sugar
10ml lemon juice
Salt flakes, to taste
METHOD
1. Place the crab and lemon oil into a small vacuum seal bag and place into Vacuum Sealing Drawer and Vacuum on Setting 3, Sealing setting 3.
2. Place in a Perforated steam tray and Steam at 80°C for 2 minutes.
3. Add cooked crab meat with coriander and fennel in a bowl and combine. Set aside.
4. Place onions flesh side down in a heavy-based frying pan on medium heat, Induction setting 5 with some olive oil and slowly caramelise until cooked, approximately 20 minutes.
5. Turn onions over and cook for about 5 minutes. Allow to cool enough to handle and remove the inner layers. Keep warm.
APPLIANCE / FUNCTION
Michael Meredith
Michael Meredith has earned his stellar reputation following the award of a scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America and is viewed as one of New Zealand’s most creative chefs. Head chef and owner of award winning Mr. Morris in Auckland, this modern, approachable restaurant maximises local produce to bring to life a truly innovative menu with a nod to his Pasifika heritage. Featured beneath the main dining room is “Mrs. Morris”, where guests can experience culinary delights crafted with Miele appliances.
