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Level |
Medium |
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Cook time |
15 Minutes |
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Preparation |
5 Minutes |
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Yield |
4 Servings |
- Heavy cream – ¾ cup
- Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- White pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Nutmeg – ½ teaspoon
- Chicken stock or vegetable stock – ½ cup
- Lime juice – 1 teaspoon
- Spinach – 250 grams
- Garlic – 1 to 2 cloves
- Blend the spinach with chicken or vegetable stock until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a sieve and add the heavy cream.
- Pour the cream and spinach puree into the Galaxy Gas Whipped Cream Dispenser and charge with one Galaxy Gas Whipped Cream Charger to infuse the nitrous oxide.
- Shake vigorously and serve as desired. Spinach espuma tastes best when served warm. Therefore it is better to mix the ingredients in a warm stock.
What variations can you make to this recipe?
You can make the soup dairy-free by adding a non-dairy cream. If you replace cream with any non-dairy milk, there will be a difference in the final texture of the espuma. It is because of the high-fat content of the cream. However, using coconut cream may make the flavor of coconut more prominent and may mask the real flavor of spinach.
Feel free to experiment with your favorite herbs in the soup, either fresh or dried. Celery salt, parsley, chives, and ground cumin make a good complement with the spinach flavor.
You can saute diced shallots, chopped onion, sliced leeks, or scallions for a more flavorful treat.
Add a little bit of sour cream or Greek yogurt for a twist of tangy creaminess.
Is spinach espuma good for health?
Spinach is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K. it is also rich in minerals such as magnesium, iron, copper, and manganese. All these nutrients help boost immunity and reduce the oxidative stress in the cells. Spinach is also good for keeping blood pressure in control.
Can you use frozen spinach in the spinach espuma?
If you are short of time and unable to clean and cut the fresh spinach, feel free to use frozen spinach. While using frozen spinach, you may need to saute it with garlic until all its extra water evaporates. If you add the frozen spinach directly, the espuma may get too watery.
Can you freeze creamy espuma?
It is not a great idea to freeze soups that contain cream. You may be disappointed by the weird grainy texture that they adopt after you thaw them. If you want to make the soup in advance, then freeze the mixture before adding the cream. When required, thaw the soup, add cream and then whip it in the Galaxy Gas Whipped Cream Dispenser.
How to make and freeze spinach puree at home?
Yes, you can easily preserve extra spinach by making a puree. Just clean and wash all the leaves thoroughly, then blanch or steam the spinach. Put the spinach in a blender and pulse well. Freeze in small BPA-free containers or in the ice-cube tray from which you can remove after freezing and store in a Ziploc bag for convenience.
Is this Spinach Espuma keto-friendly?
Yes, it is, as we did not add any flour or starch in the recipe. You can enjoy this nutritious spinach espuma even if you are on a keto diet.
