Dale Gartland - The Farm at Cape Kidnappers
Hotel and restaurant on a golf course (Hawkes Bay)
Having worked in various Country House Hotels in the UK in 1999 he landed his dream job at the Relais Chateaux, Relais Gourmand Hotel Gidleigh Park.
Braised Hawke’s Bay Belly Pork Tiger Prawns, Sauté Tatsoi with Ginger Chilli and Lime Dressing
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
4 pieces belly pork 4cmx4cm braised the day before and pressed
12 tiger prawns
4 cups of tatsoi (or baby bok choy)
1 knob of fresh ginger finely grated
Dash of peanut oil
4 teaspoons salmon caviar
3 shallots finely sliced and fried until golden brown
Selection of micro salad
12 tablespoons chilli and lime dressing
½ mango cut into 1cm dice
2 small vine tomatoes, deseeded and cut into 1cm dice
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
½ tablespoon chopped coriander
½ lime juiced
Chilli and Lime Dressing
1 chilli diced finely
1 clove garlic minced
2 shallots finely diced
1 tablespoon coriander stem finely chopped
30g soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
40g peanut oil
40g non scented oil
15g sesame oil
10g balsamic vinegar
Zest and juice of lime
Pinch of salt and pepper
Mix all together and infuse for at least 1 hour
Method
Slowly caramelize the skin side of the belly pork and after 2 minutes add the seasoned tiger prawns and gently cook then deglaze with lime juice.
Flash fry the tatsoi with the peanut oil and ginger, arrange on plate with the proteins.
Mix the tomato, mango, sesame and coriander with the dressing and spoon around the plate.
Finish with salmon eggs, shallots and micro salad.
The Farm at Cape Kidnappers
Hotel and restaurant on a golf course
This lodge is a golfer’s paradise but it also has a whole lot more to offer. The golf course meandering along the top of the green cliffs is just one of the many reasons to stay at this lodge with its modern and inviting interior design. Nestled in a great wine region, the lodge is an ideal base from which to discover the surrounding estates and find out more about the country’s wines. Outside, lucky visitors may have the moving experience of getting up close and personal with the endangered Kiwi bird. Rafting and fishing in the rushing torrents, galloping along the immense beaches on horseback, relaxing in the spa, and embarking on helicopter and hot air balloon rides are just some of the many pleasurable ways to spend the days here. ...Read more
New Zealand, Hawkes Bay
