Watermelon Tataki
1 serving
30 minutes
Watermelon tataki is an exquisite dish inspired by Japanese cuisine, traditionally using quick frying techniques. Here, juicy watermelon meets a crispy caramel crust that adds a slight spiciness from coriander and green pepper. Combined with tender salad leaves, ponzu soy sauce, and olive oil, this dish reveals sweet, spicy, and fresh flavor notes. It can be served as a refreshing appetizer or to surprise guests with an unexpected combination of fruits and spices. This is not just a salad but a true art of flavors balancing sweetness, acidity, and mild spiciness. A wonderful choice for a summer dinner or an unusual gastronomic experiment!
1
Prepare spicy caramel. Melt sugar in a pan over very low heat. Meanwhile, crush coriander and green pepper in a mortar to get a coarse crumb. Add pepper and coriander to the melted sugar and mix.
- Sugar: 100 g
- Snap peas: 5 g
- Coriander seeds: 10 g
2
Pour the caramel onto parchment in a thin layer and let it set. Then crush the mixture in a mortar until it becomes crumbly.
- Sugar: 100 g
3
Cut the cold watermelon into slices, sprinkle a thin layer of caramel (1-2 mm) on the slices. Torch until a light brown crust forms (5-10 seconds). Place salad leaves and caramelized watermelon slices on a plate.
- Watermelon: 150 g
- Sugar: 100 g
- Chard (Swiss chard): 20 g
- Frisee: 5 g
