
The art of the tart: French elegance with a seasonal twist
It’s officially apple picking season in Australia and, with the cooler weather upon us, now is the perfect time to get baking with this humble fruit.
Spelt is a wheat based whole grain which has a sweet, nutty taste. It stays fluffy and distinct when cooked, creating a nicely al dente texture for a ‘risotto’ style dish. This creation using trompette mushrooms, truffles and langoustine is lavish and delicious.
Serves: 4
Preparation time: about 1 hour
This very visual dish uses ingredients of very contrasting origin, the humble spelt paired with the more noble langoustines and truffle. As it is after all a New Year celebration, the glitz should prevail and we will elect a sparkling wine or more precisely, a Champagne. The contender needs to be a full, rich and concentrated style. This is to be able to cope with the strong scent of truffle, the crunchy texture of the spelt and the delicate flesh of the crustacean. Thanks to a high proportion of oak matured reserve wine, a predominance of Pinot Noir and an extended ageing in bottle, the Champagne Philipponnat Royale Réserve Brut NV has it all. If you can’t find this wine, you can either pick an older vintage Champagne or Brut Non Vintage that you have kept for 2 or 3 years after purchase (if it is ever possible to wait that long!).!
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