RestaurantsAjax DowntownCampari Tomato Recipe

Campari Tomato Recipe

Inspired by Ajax Downtown
Time2h 30m
Serves4

black garlic créme, heirloom cherry tomato, basil bavarois, bee pollen garum

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Ingredients

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Black Garlic Crème

Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes

Basil Bavarois

Bee Pollen Garum

Method

Black Garlic Crème

1

Prepare Black Garlic Crème

In a blender, combine black garlic, heavy cream, and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust salt to taste and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes

2

Prepare Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes

In a bowl, toss heirloom cherry tomatoes with olive oil and salt. Let them marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.

Basil Bavarois

3

Prepare Basil Bavarois

Soak gelatin sheets in cold water for 5 minutes. In a saucepan, heat milk and sugar until just below boiling. Remove from heat, add soaked gelatin, and mix until dissolved. Blend in fresh basil leaves until smooth. Strain the mixture and fold in heavy cream. Pour into molds and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.

Bee Pollen Garum

4

Prepare Bee Pollen Garum

In a small bowl, mix fermented fish sauce with bee pollen. Let it sit for 10 minutes to combine flavors.

Assembly

5

Plate the Dish

On a serving plate, place a dollop of black garlic crème. Arrange marinated heirloom cherry tomatoes artfully on top. Add basil bavarois alongside and drizzle with bee pollen garum. Serve immediately.