24/05/2026
Golden, crisp, creamy, salty, fresh.
A Caesar salad — reimagined.
This Warm Chicken Caesar Salad with Parmesan Crisp Ring takes a classic favourite and elevates it into a refined entrée worthy of a modern dégustation menu. Featuring crisp baby cos, smoked pancetta, anchovy Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, crunchy croutons, and a golden parmesan crumb ring that becomes the hero of the plate.
🔥 Warm + cold
🧂 Salty + creamy
🥬 Crisp + rich
🧀 Parmesan in every layer
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Parmesan Crisp Ring
Ingredients
• 120g finely grated parmesan
• 40g panko breadcrumbs
• 20g unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Pinch cracked black pepper
Method
1. Combine parmesan, panko, melted butter, olive oil, and pepper.
2. Place a silicone ring mould or metal cutter on baking paper.
3. Press mixture evenly into a ring shape about 1cm thick.
4. Bake at 180°C for 8–10 minutes until golden.
5. Allow to cool slightly, then gently remove from mould.
6. Pan-fry lightly before serving for extra crispness.
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Caesar Dressing
Ingredients
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated
• 3 anchovy fillets
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 120ml grapeseed oil
• 30ml olive oil
• 40g finely grated parmesan
• Salt and pepper to taste
Method
1. Blend yolks, garlic, anchovy, mustard, lemon, and Worcestershire.
2. Slowly emulsify with oils.
3. Fold through parmesan.
4. Season to taste.
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Plating
Place the warm parmesan ring slightly off-centre and arrange the dressed salad delicately across the ring. Finish with pancetta shards, shaved parmesan, anchovy pieces, and fresh herbs for height and texture.
