Jack Stein’s Warm salad of Squid, Chestnuts and Kalettes®

 

Servings

4 (as a starter)

Jack Stein’s Warm salad of Squid, Chestnuts and Kalettes®

squid-salad

Ingredients

  • 400g Prepped Squid
  • 200g Kalettes®
  • 100g rocket leaves
  • 25g Cooked chestnuts chopped
  • 1 shallot finely diced
  • 1 tsp English mustard
  • Dash of soy
  • 100ml olive oil
  • 20ml white wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper

Method

First, steam the Kalettes® in a bowl with a tight fitting lid and a dash of water for 1 minute, then refresh under cold water.

Next, pan fry the prepared squid in 2 table spoons of the olive oil, do not move the squid around but let it get a nice golden colour, season with salt and pepper. Once the squid is cooked, transfer it to a tea towel .

Deglaze the pan with the cider vinegar, shallots and English mustard, then add the chestnuts, off the heat, add the rest of the olive oil to make a warm vinaigrette.

Build the warm salad with layers of Kalettes®, Squid, and rocket.