Langoustine ravioli, shimeji mushrooms and ginger broth Recipe

Langoustine ravioli, shimeji mushrooms and ginger broth Recipe

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 75g/2½ oz butter
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  • 6 cooked langoustines, peeled, de-veined, heads and tails separated
  • 1 small bunch coriander, stalks and leaves separated
  • 30g/1oz shimeji mushrooms, heads and stalks separated
  • 6cm/2½in fresh root ginger, cut into matchsticks
  • 30g/1oz broad beans, podded
  • 30g/1oz petit pois
  • 1 free-range egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • 6 wonton wrappers, available from large supermarkets or specialist stores
  • 4 spring onions, tops removed and sliced on the diagonal
  • 1 lemon, zest only
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  1. Heat the oil and 50g/1¾oz butter in a saucepan and add the carrots to caramelise. Crush the langoustine heads and add to the pan with the coriander and mushroom stalks. Pour in 100ml/3½fl oz water and bring to a simmer.
  2. Add most of the ginger to the broth, reserving a little for garnishing, and simmer for 2 minutes. Strain into a clean pan, return to the heat and simmer until the volume of the liquid is reduced by half. Season well with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the remaining butter in a frying pan placed over a medium heat. Add the mushroom heads, broad beans and petit pois. Gently cook for 3 minutes and set aside.
  4. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the wonton wrappers with the egg. Place a langoustine tail on each wrapper and sprinkle with the coriander leaves. Fold in half and press the edges together firmly.
  5. Place 100ml/3½fl oz water into a large, deep frying pan and bring to the boil. Slide in the ravioli, ensuring there is enough water to just cover them, and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  6. To serve, divide the ravioli between two shallow bowls, pour over the broth and top with the vegetables. Sprinkle with the spring onions, lemon zest and remaining ginger.