
This delightful dish combines the fresh flavors of mandarin with the aromatic touch of cilantro and the kick of Calabrian chile and Kampot peppercorns. Perfect as a vibrant appetizer, it will awaken your taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet, spicy, and earthy notes.
- Mandarins3 (3½-ounce / 104 g) peeled and separated into wedges
- Calabrian chile oil½ teaspoon
- Toasted sesame oil½ teaspoon
- Fresh cilantro1 cup (40 g) coarsely chopped
- Cilantro stems2 teaspoons finely chopped
- Maldon salt½ teaspoon
- Extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon
- Ground Kampot peppercorns½ teaspoon
- Arrange mandarin wedges on a plate.
- Drizzle with chile oil and sesame oil.
- Sprinkle cilantro stems and salt over the fruit.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with Kampot pepper and scatter chopped cilantro over the citrus before serving.