FOOD + DRINK
AN ALTERNATIVE KENTISH YULE CONT .
Spiced Beetroot Tarte Tatin Recipe by : Dobbies www . dobbies . com
Serves : 4 as a main or 6 as a starter Ingredients :
• 500g beetroot peeled and cut into thin wedges
• 1 red onion , cut into wedges
• 1 tsp fennel seeds , lightly crushed
• 1 tsp coriander seeds , lightly crushed
• 1 / 4 tsp chilli flakes
• 3 tbsp olive oil , plus extra for drizzling
• 2 tbsp wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp soft light brown sugar
• 500g block puff pastry
• 40g feta or goat ’ s cheese
• 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds
• 1 tbsp fresh dill , roughly chopped
• Flour for dusting
Method :
1 . Preheat the oven to 200 º C / 180 º C fan . In a large bowl , toss together the beetroot , onion , fennel seeds , coriander seeds , chilli flakes , olive oil , vinegar , and light brown sugar until well combined .
2 . Tip the mixture into a non-stick , oven-proof dish or frying pan and arrange the veg so they cover the base of the pan .
3 . Cover with foil and cook for 1 hour .
4 . Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry block until roughly the thickness of a pound coin , then cut out a rough circle approximately 2cm bigger than the diameter of your pan - you can use a dinner plate as a guide to make sure your circle is even .
5 . Take the pan with the beetroot out of the oven and remove the foil . Allow to cool for a few minutes before pushing the veg into the middle of the pan slightly to make a compact layer .
6 . Working quickly , place the pastry on top of the veg and push it in around the edges . Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the pastry has risen and is golden brown .
7 . Allow to cool for 35 minutes - 1 hour before running a pallet knife around the pastry edge to loosen and carefully turning the tart out onto a plate .
8 . Just before serving , scatter the cheese , pomegranate seeds and dill over the top and drizzle with a little extra olive oil .
9 . Serve slices warm or at room temperature .
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