Ambrosia

7 servings

150 minutes

Ambrosia is a true culinary masterpiece of Latvian cuisine, captivating with its delicate structure and rich flavor nuances. Historically, this salad became popular due to the combination of simple yet perfectly complementary ingredients. Juicy mushrooms sautéed to a forest aroma combine with soft cream cheeses and tender chicken breast, creating a harmony of taste. The egg-cheese mixture with garlic and homemade mayonnaise adds special richness, while fresh tomatoes finish the composition with a refreshing tang. Ambrosia is perfect for festive tables, delighting guests with its layered textures and delicate flavor balance. Served chilled, it is especially enjoyable in the summer season, with each bite revealing the depth of aroma and turning the meal into a true gastronomic pleasure.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 664
• Proteins: 38.2g
• Fats: 44.3g
• Carbohydrates: 30.1g

Ingredients

• White onion: 2 pc
• Processed cheese: 3 pc
• Fresh champignons: 1 kg
• Smoked chicken breast: 1 pc
• Chicken egg: 8 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Ground allspice: to taste
• Tomatoes: 4 pc
• Sunflower oil: 50 ml
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Homemade mayonnaise: 200 g

Cooking steps

1. Clean the mushrooms, wash them, dry them, slice them thinly and fry in a dry hot pan until all the liquid evaporates, then pour in the oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh champignons: 1 kg
   • Sunflower oil: 50 ml

2. Clean the onion, chop it into small cubes, and add it to the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper, and fry until cooked. Then let it cool completely.

   Required ingredients:

   • White onion: 2 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground allspice:  to taste

3. Cut the chicken breast into cubes (larger or smaller as desired) and set aside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Smoked chicken breast: 1 piece

4. Boil the eggs and peel them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 8 pieces

5. Grate eggs and processed cheese in a medium bowl using a coarse grater (to grate the cheese better, place it in the freezer for 20 minutes beforehand, but no longer; if the cheese freezes too much, it will release liquid during cooking, which we don't need).

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 8 pieces
   • Processed cheese: 3 pieces

6. Add homemade mayonnaise and grated garlic to the egg-cheese mixture, season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix everything well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Homemade mayonnaise: 200 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground allspice:  to taste

7. We assemble the salad: in a detachable mold (I have a diameter of 25 cm), we lay out fried mushrooms with onions, spreading them across the mold. On top, we carefully place half of our egg-cheese mixture and cover the first layer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh champignons: 1 kg
   • White onion: 2 pieces
   • Homemade mayonnaise: 200 g

8. On top, we place the chicken breast and cover it with the second part of cheese with eggs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Smoked chicken breast: 1 piece
   • Chicken egg: 8 pieces
   • Processed cheese: 3 pieces

9. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Slice the tomatoes into half rings and place them on top of the salad, then refrigerate again for 1 hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces