Chilled Pea Cappuccino with Whipped Cream and Toasted Rapeseed Oil

Ingredients

• 135g fresh shelled peas
• 550g semi-skimmed milk
• 100g whole milk (or semi-skimmed, though the texture will be less firm)
• 10g powdered chicken stock
• 75 mL heavy cream (30% or 35%)
• 1 tsp of Rapeseed Virgin Oil
• Pea shoots, mint, or tarragon as needed
• Fleur de sel as needed
• Freshly ground pepper as needed

Instructions

• 1. Shell the fresh peas until you have 135g. Place the pea pods in a saucepan with 100g of whole milk (or semi-skimmed if that's all you have). Infuse over very low heat, covered (the milk should heat but not boil to avoid splitting the fat).

• 2. In another saucepan, combine the shelled peas with 550g of semi-skimmed milk, the chicken stock powder, and a pinch of fleur de sel. Cook over medium heat for about 25 to 30 minutes. The peas should soften enough to purée easily.

• 3. Once fully cooked, blend the mixture using an immersion blender or regular blender. Adjust seasoning and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

• 4. Strain the milk infused with pea pods and chill for 2 hours as well.

• 5. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip the heavy cream at low speed. Once whipped, add a pinch of fleur de sel and a generous teaspoon of Toasted Rapeseed Virgin Oil. Fold gently and refrigerate.

• 6. When ready to serve, spoon the chilled pea cappuccino into small bowls or verrines. Using a warm spoon, add a quenelle of the whipped cream with Toasted Rapeseed Oil on top. Pour the infused milk into a tall, narrow container and emulsify using an immersion blender at full speed to aerate the milk and create a froth—like a real cappuccino (whole milk yields better foam due to its higher fat content). You can also steam the milk beforehand like in a real cappuccino—the foam will just be lukewarm instead of cold. Spoon some of the foam over the chilled pea mixture. Garnish with herbs of your choice (pea shoots, mint, or tarragon) and a few drops of Toasted Rapeseed Oil for extra indulgence. Serve immediately.

Enjoy your meal!