Compressed fruits and vegetables are a fun and simple way to add dimension to any dish. Follow these step-by-step instructions and substitute with melon, pineapple, tomatoes, jicama, apples… you name it! The key is to use fruits and vegetables that are more porous than others.
For a quick infusion, place a small amount of your favourite vinegar, liqueur, juice, simple syrup or tea in with the watermelon. The fruit will absorb the liquid and create a new flavour profile.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
Watermelon, sliced 1″/2.5 cm, seeds removed.
Amount, thickness and shape will vary, depending on need.
Step 1:
Place sliced and seeded watermelon into vacuum bag.
Step 2:
Place vacuum bag into chamber vacuum sealer and pull a full, 100% vacuum on the fruit.
Step 3:
If using immediately, remove from vacuum bag and serve.
If saving for a later time, the compressed fruit will remain compressed for a maximum of two days. After two days, juices will start to expel from the fruit, surrounding the fruit in the vacuum pouch. The fruit is usable, but less desirable.
