Snoek Pâté with Spicy Stewed Apricots
An easy smoked snoek pâté with spicy, stewed apricot jam – perfect snack for weekend entertaining.
Snoek Pâté with Spicy Stewed Apricots An easy smoked snoek pâté with spicy, stewed apricot jam – perfect snack for weekend entertaining. |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 6servings | 10min |
| Cook Time |
| 30min |
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Ingredients
- 2 cups dried apricots
- 2cups water
- 1cup sugar
- 2whole star anise
- 1whole cinnamon quill
- 300gr smoked snoekbones removed and flaked
- 250gr plain cream cheese
- 2tablespoons thick plain yogurt
- 1small red oniongrated
- handfulfresh mint
- handfulfresh parsley
- 1/2 orangejuice retained
- salt and black pepperto season
- 1/2teaspoon chili flakes
- melba toastto serve
- fresh strawberriesto serve
- fresh grapes
- soft cheeseto serve
- orange zestto serve
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the apricots, water, sugar and spices. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer on low heat for 30min.
- Combine leftover snoek with cream cheese, yogurt, onion, herbs, orange juice and seasoning in a blender. Blend until smooth. Transfer in serving bowls and refrigerate until use.
- To serve – arrange your choice of soft cheeses with fruits and melba toasts on the cheese platter.
- Add the snoek pate and top with stewed apricot jam. Enjoy.