
Coffee Glaze
By Merijn van Berlo – Restaurant Choux
Ingredients:
- 25 g brewed coffee
- 25 g mirin
- 25 g sushi vinegar
- 25 g Mushroom Garum
- 65 g (smoked) butter or margarine, diced
- 2 g cornstarch dissolved in 4 g water
How to Make the Glaze:
- Cook the base: Combine the brewed coffee, mirin, sushi vinegar, and Mushroom Garum in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Thicken the glaze: Add the cornstarch mixture and let it simmer briefly until slightly thickened.
- Incorporate the butter: Turn off the heat and stir in the diced butter, one piece at a time, to create a smooth, glossy glaze.
How to Use the Glaze:
Brush the glaze onto tempeh, roasted vegetables, or a piece of meat.