REVIEW/EATS: Salmoncetta ala Mekhala Canapé! A wickeRmoss DIY Recipe using MEKHALA Organic Longan Honey.

So she took a break from her DIY accents one fine day, though the fridge gave her a grungy nudge, there she was.. still waiting for the perfect mood to fin'lly make her own recipe using the Organic Longan Honey graciously sent by MEKHALA. 

This Organic Longan Honey by Mekhala is perhaps, err no, it is the best tasting honey she had ever tried by far. A little smear on her morning toasts is pure bliss – reminiscent of her mom’s special peanut butter jelly toast. 

The longan fruit is pretty tasty, so imagine them incorporated in honey? Twist off the jar cover and the delicate fragrant aroma of the longan is subtly lucid, which in her opinion is much better. C'mon this is honey, not an air freshener. The honey is neither thin/thick, slides down thy mouth in a suave way without its overpowering sweetness. You can tell that Mekhala had this done with a well-laid out manufacturing process. Just delish. 

When her throat goes berserk due to sinus/colds, she usually takes a spoonful of honey every morning,(no diluting of any kind) followed by a cup of warm water. Saved up her tummy from antibiotics and takes away the 'heaty' feeling outta thy body!

Hell yeah, no cookbooks, no pestering of Mr. Google..just her, armed with a wooden spoon and a pint of creative juice -- all in the name of concocting her own recipe.

Now how do she makes a recipe at par with this lil jar of goodness? So there she goes, blindedly walked into the kitchen, switched her iPod on. Song spinning: The Music of the Night (Phantom of the Opera)! 

Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savour each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
To the power of the music that I write
The power of the music of the night

One of her ultimate favorites is the Phantom of the Opera. She was in cloud 9 when she was able to catch the play last 2007, front row some more, whew! This was 5 years ago, after watching the Phantom of the Opera Broadway play in Singapore, her life was then complete, front row some more and she almost swallowed her tongue. From the admirable costumes, to the amazing sets, to the musical score... there is that pulling power that turned her rather speechless.

all hail her friendster account..she was able to dig this!

This song was played on her friend's wedding reception, so BAM! The only word that came to her mind-- canapés.

Some consider them a must during wedding recepts as canapés are small snacks served on bread/crackers, with various toppings, for guests to nibble on, basically while waiting. Also served at cocktail parties ya? Of all the nibbles she like to prepare, this is undeniably the most unique. Full flavoursome canapé she has ever made, breaking from the traditional cracker-type canapés.

If you adore bacon, she urges you to try this. All the flavor and richness of savory meat but in a light as air and gently sweetened mixture. With complimenting flavors to make you reach for another, washing it down with whatever drink you happen to have in hand. Ridiculously pretty easy recipe here.

She used pancetta bacon and smoked salmon, and of course the Organic Longan Honey by MEKHALA. Pancetta, most known as Italian bacon is salt cured but is not smoked like American bacon so it is moister and has a mellower flavor. Only the belly of the pig is used for Pancetta. She chose smoked salmon to give it a draconian kick since she would use the Honey to bind the two contrasting flavors.

Here is wickeRmoss DIY canapé recipe: 

SALMONCETTA ala MEKHALA

Ingredients:

150g Smoked Salmon,diced

6 slices of Pancetta Bacon, diced

1 Tablespoon pickles

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 spoonful of Organic Longan Honey (MEKHALA)

salt & pepper to taste

Garlic Bread

Bed of Greens 

Mesclun Mix
Onions, cut into rounds (use white onions if you prefer yours more on the sweet side)
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms(optional)

smoked salmon 

pancetta bacon

garlic bread

bed of greens

Method

1. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan/teflon pan over medium heat. Cook salmon & pancetta bacon for 5-8  minutes . Season with salt & pepper. 

make 'em crusty, ain't burnt  

Drain excess oil using a paper towel , then set aside to cool for at least 2-3 minutes.

gotta love that schmokin' hot aroma goodness of the salmon & pancetta!

1. Simultaneously add the mayonnaise & pickles into the meat mixture. Do not mix yet.

1. Drizzle the mixture with 1 spoonful of Organic Longan  Honey (MEKHALA);
"A spoonful" means heaped or rounded, with as much above the bowl of the spoon as in the spoon
2. (Optional: Sprinkle more pepper to taste)

1 Spoonful is enough to cover/coat the entire mixture!

1. Using a wooden spoon & fork, gently stir the mixture until thoroughly coated with the honey.

1. Plate on a bed of greens & garlic bread, adding a thinly diced cheese on top.

Serves 3-4

Preparation time: 8mins

Cooking time: 15mins 

The Longan Honey neutralizes the salty taste of the pancetta bacon & the fishy jerk of the smoked salmon.

This will make a big impact to any meal, only if done right.  Fit for a glass of good red wine. Heck, she even loved pairing this with just a cup of coffee! .To her, canapés are the opening act of a play, with the Organic Longan Honey by Mekhala, bet you'd be the main performer.

Guess April is her DIY month eh? If you're interested to try this wonder jar, check out Mekhala,  a 330gram jar only costs SGD12 and you'll get this 100% Pure Organic Longan Honey with its benefits :

Reduce tiredness and energy booster/Soothe sore throat/Nourish skin/Promote better night sleep/
Proven to have naturopathic benefits - recommended for the relief of allergies, influenza, rheumatism and high blood pressure.

If you want to get dibs on their products, MEKHALA's full range of products  is now available at the following:

Four Seasons Organic Market

Four Seasons Gourmet Markets

Quick Pick up locations are:

1) Parkway Parade

2) City Square Mall

3) Great World City

4) Marina Bay Link Mall

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