Tomato dish with chutney and breaded courgette

This tomato dish is a flavourful combination of fresh tomatoes, tomato chutney, a creamy cheese emulsion and crispy fried courgette. The dish begins with the homemade tomato chutney, made from tomatoes, onions, apricots and spices, which adds sweetness and depth. The creamy cheese emulsion, based on strong cheese and lemon, provides a rich and tangy contrast. Slices of courgette are coated in Parmesan and rosemary, fried until crispy and placed on top of the juicy tomatoes. Served on rye bread with small dollops of mayonnaise and a sprinkling of mature cheese.

Ingredients

Tomato and apricot chutney
400g ripe fresh tomatoes
200g onions
120g dried apricots
1 clove of garlic
120g sugar
110g apple cider vinegar
1 red chilli
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp crushed coriander seeds
1 tsp salt
Freshly ground pepper
Cheese emulsion
100 g of crumbly cheese or mature cheese, cut into 1x1 cm cubes
3 large eggs
2–3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
350 ml oil (sunflower, maize or grapeseed)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Breaded courgette
1 courgette
120g flour
2 eggs
150g breadcrumbs
4 tbsp finely grated Parmesan
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
100 ml olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Contamination
4 slices of rye bread
400g ripe tomatoes, preferably of different sizes and varieties
60g dry-aged cow’s or sheep’s milk cheese – Vesterhav, Manchego, Pecorino or similar
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

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Instructions

Tomato and apricot chutney

Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over a medium heat for about 20–25 minutes. As it simmers, some of the liquid will evaporate and the mixture will thicken. Once the liquid has reduced and the desired consistency has been reached, remove the saucepan from the heat.

Immediately transfer the hot mixture to sterilised preserving jars, ensuring they are filled to the brim to minimise air pockets. Seal the jars tightly and leave them to cool at room temperature. Once the jars have cooled completely, store them in the fridge. When sealed, the contents will keep for up to 6 months.

Cheese emulsion

Place the eggs in a saucepan of boiling water and boil them for exactly 5 minutes. Then cool them quickly in cold water.
Peel the eggs and place them in a blender along with the cheese, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper, and blend until smooth.

While the blender is running, gradually add the oil in a thin stream until it has emulsified into mayonnaise. It is important to add the oil slowly to ensure a smooth and even consistency. Season to taste with more lemon juice and salt if desired.

If desired, transfer the mayonnaise to a piping bag. Refrigerate the mayonnaise immediately, where it will keep for 6–7 days.

Breaded courgette

Cut the courgette into 1cm-thick slices – two slices for each smørrebrød. Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides and leave to rest for 15 minutes. Have three deep plates ready: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs mixed thoroughly with Parmesan and rosemary.

Now take the squash slices and coat them thoroughly on both sides, first in the flour, then in the egg and finally in the breadcrumbs.
Fry the breaded courgettes in olive oil until golden.
Serving:

Slice the tomatoes into thick slices. Spread a little mayonnaise on the rye bread, place the tomatoes on top and dot small amounts of mayonnaise between them. Arrange the red onion rings and crudités on top of the smørrebrød and grate the goat’s cheese over it using a grater.