For the fig leaf oil, heat the oil to 80°C
In a Thermomix, blend the fig leaves, oil and salt for 8 mins at 80°C
Pass through a muslin cloth and chill in the fridge
For the rose petals, combine the vinegar, water and sugar and heat until the sugar is dissolved
Allow to cool, and then pour the brine over the rose petals
Leave to cool
For the turbot, whisk the salt into the water, making sure it’s all dissolved, then add the kombu
Add the turbot and brine for 30 minutes
Blend the turbot trim until smooth, then add the cream and egg white, and blend until smooth again
Pass the mousse through a drum sieve, then transfer to a piping bag
Mix in the chopped lemon thyme and lemon zest, and season with salt
Butterfly the turbot fillets, pipe the mousse inside, then fold them over to enclose the mousse
Vacuum seal the turbot and cook sous-vide at 55°C for 8 minutes
Mix the white asparagus, green asparagus and chopped fresh cherries into the sauce, then stir in the rose petals (without the pickle) and a dash of fig leaf oil
Spoon the citrus butter sauce onto the plate, and top with a portion of turbot
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