Tundra Trek Minimalist Dish (Printable format)

A chilled arrangement of pale vegetables and subtle accents inspired by arctic landscapes.

# List of ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 small daikon radish, peeled and thinly sliced
02 - 1 small kohlrabi, peeled and thinly sliced
03 - 1 Belgian endive, leaves separated
04 - ½ cup cauliflower florets, very finely chopped

→ Garnish & Accents

05 - ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
06 - 2 tbsp white sesame seeds, lightly toasted
07 - 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
08 - ¼ cup microgreens (such as pea shoots or radish sprouts)
09 - Flaky sea salt, to taste

→ Dressing

10 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
12 - ½ tsp white pepper
13 - 1 tsp white wine vinegar

# How to make it:

01 - Place a large, clean stone or marble serving platter in the freezer for 15 minutes prior to assembly.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and white pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Sparsely scatter the daikon slices, kohlrabi slices, and endive leaves evenly across the chilled stone, emulating the scattered tundra flora.
04 - Sprinkle the finely chopped cauliflower florets, coconut flakes, and both white and black sesame seeds over the vegetables in a random, windswept pattern.
05 - Lightly drizzle the prepared dressing over the assembled vegetables and garnish.
06 - Top with microgreens and a pinch of flaky sea salt just before serving; serve immediately to preserve the cold, crisp textures.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter: guests genuinely pause and study their plates before eating.
  • No cooking required means it's perfect for warm days when your kitchen is already hot.
  • The textures—crisp, delicate, sometimes creamy—feel unexpectedly luxurious for something so unfussy.
02 -
  • The temperature of the plate matters more than you'd think: warm stone will wilt the vegetables in minutes and dilute the whole experience.
  • Slice your vegetables just before assembly so they don't oxidize or dry out.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline slicer for the daikon and kohlrabi, but protect your fingers; those vegetables are slippery.
  • Toast the sesame seeds lightly in a dry pan just before serving so they release their aroma and flavor at the last possible moment.
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