Clan: Green Dragon 🌿
Category: Starters
Fernscale Courgette Ribbons
Description
Silky courgette ribbons dressed with lemon, toasted seeds, herbs and curls of hard cheese.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made for sharing before the main feast
- Bold flavour with an easy method
- Ideal for tavern nights and gatherings
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 3 courgettes
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
- 40g hard cheese, shaved
- Handful fresh herbs
- Pinch of chilli flakes
Method
Step 1
Use a vegetable peeler to cut the courgettes into long ribbons.
Step 2
Whisk lemon zest and juice with olive oil, chilli, salt and pepper.
Step 3
Toss the ribbons gently with the dressing and half the herbs.
Step 4
Finish with toasted seeds, cheese and the remaining herbs.
🐉 Dragon’s Tip
Dress the ribbons at the last moment to keep their fresh texture.
Adventurer’s Notes
Serve this starter as part of a mixed sharing board, or double the quantities when a larger adventuring party gathers at the table.
Lore of the Hoard
The Green Dragon kitchens serve this dish as the first welcome to a feast: a small plate designed to wake the appetite and hint at the flavours still to come.
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