Monday 17th December, 2007
ASDA DEVELOPS WORLD'S SMALLEST CHRISTMAS DINNER
Capturing the taste and excitement of Christmas in just one bite is quite a challenge, but the chefs from ASDA have done just that. The supermarket has created what it believes to be the world’s smallest Christmas dinner in the form of an irresistible canapé.
Bringing together a selection of the very finest ingredients, the canapé features all the traditional trimmings of a Christmas dinner and has been created just in time for the festive party season.
Each individual ingredient has been handpicked by ASDA’s Head Development Chef Neil Nugent with utmost care. The ingredients of the canapé consist of:
· A slice of Rudolph potato with its naturally bright red colour
· A scrumptious mini-serving of apple and chestnut stuffing produced to a traditional recipe
· A spot of red cabbage to add a touch of sweetness
· A slice of the finest breast meat from the rare and prized Blue Slate Turkey gilded with a saffron glaze
· A mini Brussel sprout flavoured with sage and onion butter
· Lastly a juicy cranberry completes this contemporary interpretation of a culinary Christmas classic.
This show-stopping canapé will be in-store for Christmas 2008 and in the meantime ASDA will be sharing their secrets online with the recipe available for download on the ASDA website.
Neil Nugent comments, ‘At ASDA, we are constantly looking at product development and innovation and have devised what we believe is the ultimate Christmas party canapé. Our customers are always interested in new ways to impress their guests and this certainly fits the bill ’.
Notes for Editors
· ASDA was named ‘Turkey Retailer of the Year’ at the 2007 British Turkey Awards
· ASDA prides itself on trying to source as much of its produce as possible from the UK. 90% of ASDA’s produce that can be sourced in the UK is sourced in the UK and we are trying to improve on this all of the time
· ASDA has removed all artificial colourings and flavourings from its range of over 9000 own brand products
· ASDA supplies a large proportion of its local products from a network of 8 regional hubs across the UK to offer consumers a greater choice of local products whilst also actively reducing food miles
· ASDA offers 5 own brand labels:
Smartprice: ASDA’s value range focuses on making good quality food and drink accessible to all.
Good for you!: Great tasting foods with a lower fat content
Organic: Organic everyday products as affordable prices
Extra Special: ASDA’s premium food offering with over 750 products
Great Stuff: A quality nutritious range providing kids with a healthy balanced diet
Method
Capture all the taste and excitement of Christmas in just one delicious bite with these show-stopping canapés. ASDA’s Head Chef, Neil Nugent shares his recipe on how to create the world’s smallest Christmas dinner below.
Ingredients500 grams of Rudolph potatoes
1 packet of ASDA apple and chestnut stuffing
6/8 slices of roast turkey
20 small sage leaves
20 individual semi dried cranberries
1 400g packet of mini brussel sprouts
1 pack of braised red cabbage
1 packet of cocktail sticks
Makes 15- 20 canapés
Method
1. Thickly slice the Rudolph potatoes and then cut with a rounded pastry cutter. Fry the cut out potato shapes in a little oil and butter until golden
2. Use the smallest circular cutter available and fill with stuffing to form a small disc - then dry fry in a pan until golden and crisp on the outside
3. Drop the sage leaves into some hot oil and fry for 3-5 seconds - then leave on some kitchen towel to drain
4. Cook the sprouts and red cabbage following pack instructions
5. To assemble the canapés first place the potato disc on the base of a tray, then the stuffing, top with some hot red cabbage, a small slice of turkey and a sage leaf then place a brussel sprout and some cranberry on a cocktail stick and secure all ingredients in place
6. Serve immediately and enjoy
Top Tips from Neil
· Try using slices of ASDA’s Blue Slate Turkey for that extra special taste this Christmas
· To add some further sparkle why not serve with ASDA Premium Cru Champagne £14.98
