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Persimmon and Kyoho Grapes with Chestnut Sour Cream

Culinary Art Studio Karinary Art 2021.October

Houraisen Junmai Daiginjo Hanano no fu

Ingredients

Persimmon (ripe) 1/2 - Peel and cut into wedges
Grapes (Kyoho) 3 pieces - Peel and cut in half

Chestnut Sour Cream

Chestnut cream 50g - Homemade chestnut cream recipe below. Canned chestnut cream is also fine.
Cottage cheese 25g - Sieved type
Plain yogurt 25g
Heavy cream 50ml
Balsamic sauce As needed (Reduce balsamic vinegar with a bit of honey)
Mint As needed

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix chestnut cream and cottage cheese thoroughly.
  2. Gradually add yogurt to the mixture from step 1.
  3. Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until slightly firm, then gently fold it into the mixture from step 2.
  4. Arrange persimmons and grapes on a plate, top with the chestnut sour cream from step 3, and garnish with chestnuts, mint, and balsamic sauce.

Ingredients

【Homemade Chestnut Cream】
Boiled (or steamed) chestnuts (inner flesh) 300g - Use approximately 500g raw chestnuts
Granulated sugar 120g
Water 150ml

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Skim off any foam and cook until the water is mostly evaporated.
  2. Let cool slightly, then reserve some chestnuts for garnish and blend the rest in a food processor to create a paste.
  3. Note: Can be frozen for storage.