Sake Ginger Poached Apple Pear Salad
Recipe courtesy Liana Robberecht, executive chef, Calgary Petroleum Club
Photo by Ingrid Kuenzel
Ingredients
2 apple pears peeled, cored, cut in half
3 cups (675 mL) water
2 cups (450 mL) Sake
1 ½ cups (340 mL) sugar
4 slices ginger root
1 lemon, sliced
½ orange, sliced
½ tsp salt
1 bay leaf
1 thyme sprig
Preparation
- Place all ingredients, except apple pear, in a saucepot, bring to boil, and then turn down to a simmer for approximately 15- 20 minutes. Add apple pear, bring back to a boil, and then remove from heat.
- Allow for apple pear to cool down in liquid. Refrigerate overnight for flavours to develop.
- Slice the chilled apple pears into wedges, add your favourite greens, and drizzle with dressing.
