Poached pear on zucchini and pistachio puree

Preparation
90 min
Recipe author
Mišel Tokić
Poached pear on zucchini and pistachio puree

Ingredients

680 g pears

60 g sugar

On request cumin

5 g star anise

150 g orange

100 g luka

5 g Garlic paste

400 g zucchini

20 g Basil paste Optional Ground black pepper 5 g Finely ground vegetables

100 ml olive oil

50 g shelled pistachios

100 ml lemon juice

Preparation steps

Weight for 4 portions – 0.7 kg

1

In a pot of water, add sugar, cinnamon, star anise, and a few slices of orange. Heat until just before boiling, then add the whole peeled pears.

2

Cook for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the pears soften but remain firm and do not fall apart.

3

In another pot, sauté the onion and garlic paste, then add diced zucchini. Add water and cook until done.

4

In a blender, transfer the zucchini, add basil paste, pepper, and Vegeta, a little olive oil, lemon juice, and cooking water. While blending, add the pistachio and make a thick puree. Serve it as a base for poached pear.

Tip
Serving

Serve this sweet and savory dish exclusively warm.