Walnut Noodles with Leek Mousse & Goat Cheese (vegetarian)

    Ingredients

    For the Walnut Noodles
    50 % semolina
    14 % walnut four
    2 % walnut oil
    34 % water
    salt
    For the Port Wine Leek Cream
    33 % leek slices
    2 % garlic
    3 % shallot cubes
    33 % white port wine
    8 % butter
    2 % olive oil
    2 % créme fraîche
    17 % vegetable broth
    For the Garnishing
    goat cheese
    chopped walnuts

    Description

    Recipe developed by Heiko Antoniewicz for the California Walnut Commission 2020.
     
    Application

    The walnut noodles can be offered chilled or frozen, the port wine leek cream thickened as convenience product.

    Preparation

    Walnut Noodles

    Knead all ingredients well for approx. 10-12 minutes. Then let stand for 30 minutes.
     
    Port Wine Leek Cream

    Cook leek, garlic and shallots in some butter and olive oil until soft and then deglaze with port wine. Salt lightly and reduce liquid by half. Add vegetable broth and let simmer until leek is soft. Puree with a hand blender until smooth and season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

    Cook walnut noodles in salted boiling water, drain and stir into leek cream with a dollop of butter until glazed. Using utensils, twirl noodles into portions and add sauce. Garnish with goat cheese and chopped walnuts.