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August 2006
Poamoho Farms Ambrosia Salad "Martini" with Ulu Chips prepared by Chef Andy Nelson, Executive Sous Chef, Pacific Beach Hotel.
Recipe aired on August 15, 2006 on the KITV Morning Show feature on Buy Fresh - Buy Local!
KITV's Dan Meisenzahl interviews
Chef Andy Nelson on the Morning Show
Po`amoho Farms Ambrosia Salad “Martini” with Ulu Chips
Recipe by Executive Sous Chef Andy Nelson, Pacific Beach Hotel
Yield: 2 servings
| Ingredients (chopped): | |
| Apple Bananas | ¼ cup |
| Lychee or Longan | ¼ cup |
| Orange | ¼ cup |
| Papaya | ¼ cup |
| Pineapple | ¼ cup |
| Rapoza Mango | ¼ cup |
| Blackberries | 1/6 cup |
| Blueberries | 1/6 cup |
| Raspberries | 1/6 cup |
| Strawberries | 1/6 cup |
| Ambrosia Whipped Cream: | |
| Honey | *to taste |
| Meyer lemon juice | *to taste |
| Pure vanilla extract | ¼ teaspoon |
| Heavy cream, whipped | ¾ cup |
| Coconut flakes, toasted | 1/3 cup |
| Mint, chiffonade cut | 2 teaspoons |
| Caramalized macadamia nuts | garnish |
Ulu chips:
Ulu (breadfruit)
Canola oil
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Preheat Canola oil to 350 degrees F
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Peel and Thin slice breadfruit to form chips
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Drop chips into clean oil and fry until lightly browned
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Remove from oil and place onto a clean dry cloth to remove excess oil
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Working quickly while still warm, sprinkle with Tahitian Vanilla sugar.
Tahitian Bean Vanilla Sugar
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Slice down the middle of the vanilla bean
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With back of knife, scrape seeds into an airtight container with the sugar.
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Place the vanilla bean into the sugar as well.
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Seal tight.
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Allow sugar to sit for at least one week before using.
To Assemble:
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In a martini glass, add a tablespoon of Ambrosia Whipped Cream.
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Add spoonfuls of each fruit.
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Top with more Ambrosia Whipped Cream.
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Garnish with more toasted coconut flakes, caramelized macadamia nuts and mint.
From left: Joan Santoro, Chef Andy Nelson, Al Santoro. The Santoros own and operate Poamoho Organic Produce.