Salmon Mousse Recipe

You will need :-

aspic jelly crystals

water

½ cucumber, thinly sliced

1 x 7½ oz. can salmon

¼ pint mayonnaise

¼ pint double dairy cream

2 egg whites

salt and pepper

For the garnish:-

watercress

tomatoes

 

Preparation Time:- 40 minutes

 

Make up ½ pint aspic jelly according to the instructions on the packet. Pour a little into the bottom of an 8 inch ring mould. Allow to set. When set, arrange cucumber slices on top. Pour over a little more aspic jelly and leave to set.

 

Flake salmon and add to mayonnaise. Stir in cold aspic jelly. Lightly whip cream and fold into mixture when it is thick, but not set. Whisk egg whites stiffly and fold in. Season to taste. Turn mixture into prepared ring mould.

 

Leave until set. Quickly dip into a bowl of hot water and turn out on to serving plate. Garnish with watercress and tomato segments.

 

Quick Tip

 

When turning out a mould, always invert it on to a wet plate so that it can be easily moved if it is not in the center.

 

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