May
Medium
3 prs.
30 min.
Grilled zucchini with sea arrowgrass and peas
- 2 small zucchini
- 1 handful sea arrowgrass
- 30g picked peas
- 8 large leaves nasturtium
- 1 corymb of wild carrot flower
- 40g good olive oil, plus extra for grilling the zucchini
- A dash good vinegar
- Cut the zucchinis into slices lengthwise of one centimeter.
Slice a number of diagonal grooves along the length of each slice. These grooves should be half a centimeter deep. - Toss the slices in a bit of olive oil and grill them with the grooved side down. Make sure that the slices darken, but that they do not overcook. Sprinkle them with a bit of salt when done.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the peas shortly and immediately transfer to an ice bath.
- Sauté the nasturtium leaves in oil until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel.
- Take the sea arrowgrass and remove the smallest stems. Save them for the garnish. Chop the remaining sea arrowgrass finely.
- Chop peas, nasturtium leaves, and wild carrot flower coarsely and mix it all together with the finely chopped sea arrowgrass.
- Add the olive oil and adjust the taste with vinegar and salt. The texture should be similar to a pesto.
- Spread the sea arrowgrass pesto over the grilled zucchini. Transfer the slices to a plate and garnish with the saved stems.
tips
Sea arrowgrass has notes of coriander that add a depth to dishes, which is not usually associated with the Nordic region. Enjoy this as a midday snack or as a side dish. The distinct flavors of the herbs balance well with grilled zucchini.
Nicolai Nørregaard
Kadeau
Nicolai Nørregaard, alongside the team behind Kadeau, has been a central part in putting the Danish island of Bornholm on the gastronomic map both nationally and around the world. Nicolai's cooking is innovative and playful while still being grounded in Nordic traditions, with an emphasis on honest flavours. In addition to Kadeau on the beatiful south coast of Bornholm and Kadeau in Copenhagen, Nicolai and his partners run Restaurant Nabo, Pony, and Honey in Copenhagen, and Nordlandet in Bornholm.
Photo: Marie Louise Munkegaard
