by Kitchen Butterfly
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Expand2 cups blood orange juice (reserve 3-4 tablespoons for the dressing) Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons unflavoured gelatine powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup caster sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 cup water Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups mixed green salad leaves Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon (wholegrain) mustard Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon Mayonnaise Ask a question about this ingredient
3-4 tablespoons olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Ask a question about this ingredient
50 - 100g crumbled feta cheese Ask a question about this ingredient
Pinch of cayenne pepper (Optional) Ask a question about this ingredient
Grease an 11 & 7 inch pan lightly with oil. In a bowl, whisk half of the orange juice with the gelatine till smooth and well combined. Set aside for five minutes to soften.
Ask a question about this stepThen heat the sugar and water till dissolved and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for a couple of minutes.
Ask a question about this stepTake off the heat and stir in the juice-gelatine mixture. Whisk/stir again well. Add the remaining half cup of juice and a pinch of cayenne, (if using). Whisk well to combine.Pour the mixture into the greased pan and refrigerate till set.
Ask a question about this stepMake the salad dressing by combining the mustard, mayonnaise, olive oil and blood orange juice. Taste and season with some cayenne pepper, if you like.
Ask a question about this stepPlating this per person is easier than serving in a large bowl. If you want to serve in a large bowl though, slice the gelee into small pieces and sprinkle them on the leaves. Then follow Step 7 and 8
Ask a question about this stepOtherwise, using a round cookie cutter (3 inch diameter/smaller), cut out blood orange carpaccios and place one or two on each plate.
Ask a question about this stepPlace some salad on top of the 'carpaccio'. Sprinkle some chopped mint and crumbled feta on top. Drizzle some dressing over the salad but also spoon some unto the plate.
Ask a question about this stepGarnish with wedges of blood orange and some whole mint leaves
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This is lovely.l