Philippine Daily Inquirer

Tuna in Chorizo Oil, Chlorophyl­l Jelly, Elderflowe­r and Wasabi Crisp Tuna:

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150 g tuna loin

10 g salt

8 g pepper

Chorizo oil:

350 g chorizo

450 g clarified butter

Chlorophyl­l jelly:

200 g spinach

200 g parsley

150 g spring onions

200 g basil

12 g salt

20 ml lemon juice

150 g gelatin

Elderflowe­r:

100 g carrots

100 g shallots

500 ml orange juice

50 ml elderflowe­r juice

5 g saffron

10 g butter

2 pcs lime juice

Wasabi crisp:

300 g rice 20 g wasabi powder For tuna: Poach tuna in chorizo oil for at least 2 minutes each side. For chlorophyl­l jelly: Blanch all greens for at least 10 seconds then plunge in ice bath. Blend greens in thermomix and add lemon juice. Strain and set aside. Boil juice then add the jelly for it to set.

For elderflowe­r: Saute veggies in butter. Add orange juice and elderflowe­r. Reduce stock. Add saffron, salt and lime juice. Strain stock using a fine mesh, sieve and set aside.

For wasabi crisp: Overcook the rice. Add wasabi. Add in thermomix. Blend until totally mashed. Strain and lay in silpat. Dehydrate wasabi mixture until it crisps up.

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Conrad Manila executive chef Thomas Jakobi and general manager Harald Feurstein

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