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Vegetarian Caviar Crêpes with Meyer Lemon Syrup – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Vegetarian Caviar Crêpes with Meyer Lemon Syrup

A glamorous vegetarian appetizer featuring delicate, chive-flecked crêpes filled with rich crème fraîche, drizzled with a zesty Meyer lemon syrup, and topped with brilliant pearls of seaweed caviar for a compassionate touch of luxury.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 serving
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • Crêpes
  • 1¼ cups / 300 ml (10.1 fl oz) milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) (1.06 oz) butter, melted
  • ½ cup (65 g) (2.29 oz) all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons minced fresh chives
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Meyer Lemon Syrup & Toppings
  • ½ cup (120 ml) (4.1 fl oz) water
  • ½ cup (100 g) (3.5 oz) sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) (2 fl oz) freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
  • 8 ounces (225 g) (7.9 oz) crème fraîche, whipped
  • 1½ teaspoons minced fresh chives
  • Grated zest of 1 Meyer lemon
  • 4 ounces (115 g) (4.1 oz) vegetarian seaweed caviar (kelp pearls)
  • For the smoothest crêpe batter, let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This allows the gluten to relax, resulting in more tender crêpes.
  • The crêpes can be made up to 2 days ahead. Stack them with parchment paper in between, wrap tightly, and refrigerate. You can also freeze them for up to a month.
  • Meyer lemons have a sweeter, more floral taste than regular lemons. If you can't find them, use a mix of half regular lemon juice and half mandarin orange juice to approximate the flavor.

Method
 

  1. For the Crêpes
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter. Sift in the flour and whisk thoroughly until the batter is smooth.
  3. Stir in the chives and salt.
  4. Heat a nonstick 6-inch / 15 cm sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Pour in just enough batter to thinly coat the bottom of the pan and cook until the top is set, about one minute.
  6. Flip the crêpe and cook the other side for another 4 to 5 seconds. The crêpe should be pale, not browned.
  7. Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the finished crêpes on a plate.
  8. For the Syrup
  9. Combine the water, sugar, and Meyer lemon juice in a small saucepan.
  10. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  11. Reduce the heat and let it gently simmer until it becomes a thin syrup.
  12. Remove from the heat and let it cool completely to room temperature. The syrup will thicken as it cools.
  13. To Serve
  14. Lay a crêpe flat and place a small spoonful of whipped crème fraîche in the center.
  15. Sprinkle with a few minced chives.
  16. Roll the crêpe into a small, neat package and place it on your serving platter.
  17. Repeat for all crêpes.
  18. Just before serving, sprinkle the rolled crêpes with fresh Meyer lemon zest, drizzle with a small amount of the lemon syrup, and top each with a delicate quenelle of vegetarian caviar.
  19. When whipping the crème fraîche, be careful not to over-whip it, or it will turn into butter.
  20. Whisk just until it holds soft peaks.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 13g

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