Whipping Siphon Parmesan Espuma
Take your Italian dishes to the next level with this Whipping Siphon Parmesan Espuma. This savory, airy, whipped foam brings umami and saltiness to your plate with Parmigiano Reggiano.
The espuma also brings sophistication to your dish as a fine dining accompaniment.
This recipe can easily be halved depending on your use. I used a half recipe for the Spaghetti and Meatball Cup appetizers and it was a perfect amount.
Whipping Siphon Parmesan Espuma
Ingredients
- 300 ml whole milk
- 200 g Parmigiano Reggiano freshly grated
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 1 g salt fine sea
- 1 g pepper
Instructions
- Gently heat the milk and cheese in a medium-sized saucepan. Steep for 20 minutes.300 ml whole milk, 200 g Parmigiano Reggiano
- Add the cream and season to taste with salt and pepper100 ml heavy cream, 1 g salt, 1 g pepper
- Pour the mixture into the Whipping Siphon using the funnel & sieve attachment.
- Charge with the cream charger using the appropriate number of them for your siphon. Shake 10 - 12 times
- Let cool in the refrigerator for at least four hours before serving.
- Tip siphon entirely upside down and shake a few more times to ensure the contents have fallen towards the dispenser and the gas is behind it. This will ensure you get a nice whipped disbursement and avoid the spray.
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De Froid Tip: Add Texture with Foams and Airs
Take your flavor and texture profiles to a new level with foams and airs! When the molecular gastronomy trend became popular, you could find these at high-end restaurants. You will still see these techniques used by top chefs today.
These textures can show up in the most surprising places. I topped a grilled ribeye sandwich in the photo below with horseradish whipped foam. The soft pillow-like texture was a proud match with the smoky, crisped ribeye just off the grill.
The great news is that the products now come in small quantities, and affordable equipment can be found for home chefs. Because of this, we can make these foams and airs for meals and parties right at home!
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