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Rocky Ford Melon Gazpacho Served With Château Routas Rosé

6 people

Created by Chef Alex Seidel, Mercantile Dining & Provision, Denver, CO

Coteaux Varois en Provence
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Ingredients

Melon Gazpacho

  • 35 oz. Rocky Ford Hami Melon
  • 10½ oz. water
  • ¼ tsp. xanthan gum
  • Lime juice, salt and champagne vinegar to taste

Honey Ginger Crumble

  • 1 cup and 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 cup canola Oil
  • 1 Tbsp. powdered ginger
  • 5 cups oats
  • Salt

Ingredients for plating:

  • 4 oz. melon gazpacho
  • 1 oz. honey ginger crumble
  • 1 fig (quartered) per portion
  • 1 oz. Fruition Farms feta
  • 2 oz. Rocky Ford Melon (cubed and melon balls) (Santa Claus and/or Crenshaw)
  • Vinaigrette, salt and pepper to taste
  • Fruition Farms greens to garnish
Direction

Blend melon, water and xanthan gum. Blend until smooth; pass through a chinois.
Season to taste with lime and salt first. Finish with a touch of vinegar for balance. In small pot, heat 1 cup brown sugar, honey and canola oil. Pulse oats in a robot coupe into crumb-like pieces.
In a bowl, mix oats, ginger, 2 Tbsp. brown sugar and salt. Pour melted syrup over oats and stir.
Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour (plus or minus 10 minutes).

How to serve

Serves 6.

Chef Alex Seidel, Mercantile Dining & Provision, Denver, CO