Wisconsin
“Hunger Game Salad” (Assorted Fruits & Root Vegetables)
Yield: 2-3 servings
Ingredients:
*All ingredients are cut into perfect ½ inch squares
1 Granny Smith Apple (Peeled)
½ cup Sweet Potato (Peeled, cubed & blanched in water until “Al Dente” then chilled)
1 cup Compressed Watermelon, peeled & cubed (Vacuum sealed overnight *Foodsaver bag)
½ cup Coconut Gel Cubes *Found in local oriental markets
¼ cup Guava Juice
1 tsp Agave Nectar
2 tsp Chia Seed
3-4 Tbsp 100% Door County , WI Cherry Juice
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
Method: Heat guava juice, agave nectar & chia seed on medium low until thickened 5-6 min. In a separate pan, reduce the cherry juice on medium heat until thickened *Syrup consistency. Add the vinegar and reduce for an additional 2-3 minutes. Coat the compressed watermelon with the cherry juice gastrique. Assemble the cubed ingredients in a “Rubix Cube” fashion. Garnish with the guava Gelee.