Passion fruit and oyster pearl

This passion fruit pearl is combined with the flavours of oyster and ginger. The tart flavour of the passion fruit complements the fatty and salty taste of the oyster, the ginger syrup breaks through the tartness, and the salt enhances all the flavours to create a perfect balance of sour, salty, fresh, fatty, and just a hint of sweetness. The dish is presented as a pearl in an oyster, so that it has a visual connection to the flavours. This is the perfect start to an evening served with a glass of champagne.

Creation by Dennis Steenbergen, Céline, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands.