Beetroot-cured Salmon Recipe

To make the salmon, peel the beetroot and cut into 3cm cubes. Blend the beetroot, fennel seeds, tarragon, sugar and sea salt in a food processor to make the cure

Pin bone and trim the salmon, lay it onto a large tray and pour the cure over. Cover with cling film then leave in the fridge for 10 hours. Turn the salmon over and cure for another 20 hours

Tip away the juices, wash off the cure and pat the salmon dry. At this stage your salmon is ready to eat, but you should chill until needed

To make the thyme crackers, finely chop the thyme and dice the butter. Combine the remaining ingredients in a mixer until it forms a dough. Divide into 6 balls. Cover in cling film and chill for 1 hour

Roll the dough through a pasta machine, starting at the widest setting and working it down to setting 2. Cut into long, thin triangles, and put on a non-stick baking sheet

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C/Gas mark 4 for 12 minutes. Cool and store in an airtight container

To make the beetroot, wash the beetroot, cover with water in a pan, add a pinch of salt and a dash of vinegar

Bring to a simmer and cook until the beetroot is soft but not breaking up, which should take about 45 minutes. Leave to cool in the water

Peel the beetroot, dice into 1/2 cm cubes and put in a bowl. Finely chop the shallot and garlic, add to the bowl, season and add a dash of vinegar. Cover with olive oil

To make the mayonnaise, put the egg yolks, mustard and white wine vinegar into a food processor and blend for 1 minute

Very slowly, with the motor running, add the oil until the ingredients have emulsified. Season to taste

For the root vegetable salad, peel and finely chop the carrot, celeriac, parsnip and beetroot. Finely slice the shallot

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, including the chopped chives. Add enough mayonnaise to bind and season with Cornish sea salt

For the smoked salmon pâté, remove the skin and bones from the smoked salmon. Blend with the lemon juice in a food processor for 1 minute

Scrape down the side of the bowl, add the yogurt and cream cheese and blend for 2 minutes

Adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl and chill until required

Finely slice the salmon and fan across each plate. Scatter the diced beetroot over the salmon, and place a quenelle of the salmon pâté on top

In a side bowl, arrange a small heap of slaw, and finish with the thyme biscuits