Ham and Tomato Cristal Bread

Always exploring new possibilities and elevating culinary creativity, the Disfrutar Restaurant team presents the third recipe in which they integrate the Procrunx. Procrunx, a ingredient that transforms textures and elevates gastronomic possibilities. On this occasion, the Ham and Tomato Crystal Bread becomes a delicate gastronomic jewel, an ultra-light and volatile puff pastry with an exceptional crunchy texture.

What is Procrunx?

The Procrunx is an ingredient designed to bring a superior level of crunchiness and structure to culinary preparations. Its ability to integrate into emulsions and doughs allows the creation of unique textures, elevating traditional dishes to new sensory dimensions. In this recipe, its use in the Iberian ham fat emulsion results in a millefeuille with an airy structure and incomparable delicacy.

Ovulates: the key to lightness

Another essential component in the recipe is ovulato, a translucent and extremely fine ingredient, which allows the creation of delicate structures without adding weight or interfering with the flavor. Thanks to its ability to hydrate and transform in the oven, ovulato gives shape to a crispy, almost ethereal puff pastry with a texture reminiscent of the famous “glass bread”.

Magic in action

With a carefully rested emulsion and precisely crafted layers of ovulato, the end result is a delicate, flavorful and surprising bite. From the translucent structure of the puff pastry to the deep flavor of the Iberian ham and the freshness of the tomato, the Pan de Cristal is the ultimate proof of how the Procrunx and ovulato can transform gastronomy.

This is the third installment of the Disfrutar con Procrunx team’s recipe series , and yet another example of how creativity and innovation can redefine the limits of haute cuisine.

Here is the recipe.

Ham and Tomato Cristal Bread

Ingredients

  • Liquid Ham Fat
    • 1kg - Iberian ham fat
  • Ham Fat Emulsion
  • Ham Crystal "Coca"
    • 30u - 4 x 18 cm oblate rectangles
  • Cherry Tomato Juice
    • 1500g - Ripe cherry tomatoes
  • Clarified Tomato Water
    • - Cherry Tomato Juice
  • Tomato Jelly
    • 250g - Clarified Tomato Water
    • 2g - Gracila Gel
    • 2g - Gelatin sheet
  • Ham Consommé Veil

Prepared by

  • Liquid Ham Fat
    1. Turn on the cooking roaster at 80ºC.
    2. Remove the yellow part of the ham fat.
    3. Cut the fat into small cubes.
    4. Pack the ham fat in large vacuum-packed cooking bags.
    5. Cook the fat in the roner at 80ºC for 5 hours.
    6. Open the fat bags and strain. Allow to filter at room temperature for 2 hours.
    7. Reserve the liquid gauze obtained.
  • Ham Fat Emulsion
    1. Mix the Xanthan Gum together with the Procrunx. Place the water in a tall, narrow container and pour the mixture. Grind with an electric mixer until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
    2. Heat the ham fat to 30ºC and pour it in a trickle to the previous mixture while continuing to blend with an electric mixer. Blend until a homogeneous emulsion is obtained.
    3. Let the mixture stand for 12 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Ham Crystal "Coca"
    1. Spread with a brush, the base of a non-stick silicone sheet (silpat) with the ham fat emulsion.
    2. Arrange a slice of obulato. Spread again with the ham emulsion and place another sheet of obulato on top. Repeat this process until you have 10 layers of obulato.
    3. Make 3 strips of millefeuille.
    4. Let stand for 6 hours for the cocas to hydrate.
    5. Preheat gastronomes in the oven at 200ºC.
    6. Remove the trays from the oven and arrange the silpats with the glass cakes.
    7. Bake for 10 minutes at 180ºC with oven ventilation at 20%.
    8. Remove the pans from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
    9. Store in an airtight container with silica gel in a cool, dry environment.
  • Cherry Tomato Juice
    1. Separate the tomatoes from the stem and clean them with water.
    2. Crush the tomatoes with a food processor.
    3. Pass the juice obtained through a cheesecloth.
    4. Pack tomato juice in a vacuum bag and freeze at -20ºC.
  • Clarified Tomato Water
    1. With the tomato juice still frozen, remove the tomato juice from the bag.
    2. Prepare a deep gastronome tray with another tray with holes on top. Place absorbent kitchen paper on the tray with holes.
    3. Arrange the frozen tomato juice on the fish paper. Cover and store in the refrigerator for 24 hours so that the juice thaws slowly and clears through the paper.
    4. Remove the clarified tomato juice and store in the refrigerator.
  • Tomato Jelly
    1. Hydrate the half sheet of gelatin in water and ice. Hydrate for 10 minutes.
    2. Dilute the Gracila Gel in the tomato water and bring to boil, stirring constantly.
    3. Remove from the heat and skim off the foam. Add the well-drained gelatine leaf and stir until diluted.
    4. Arrange in a plastic container with plastic wrap on the base so that it can be unmolded.
    5. Reserve in the refrigerator for 2 hours until it sets.
    6. Remove from the refrigerator and unmold the gelatin.
    7. Cut rectangles of 1.5 cm x 3.5 cm, 2 rectangles per serving.
  • Ham Consommé Veil
    1. Dilute the Gracila Gel in the Iberian ham consommé at room temperature and bring to the boil, stirring constantly with a whisk.
    2. Remove from heat and remove the foam from the surface.
    3. Pour the mixture onto flat plates and stretch it into 0.5 mm thick gelatin sheets.
    4. Let it set in the refrigerator.
  • Finishing and Presentation: Ham and Tomato Crystal Bread
    1. Trim the glass loaf to 6 cm in length. Bake before each serving at 150°C for 5 minutes. Reserve in a hermetically sealed container.
    2. Brush the surface of the pieces of glass bread with ham fat.
    3. Place 2 rectangles of tomato jelly horizontally on the glass pan.
    4. Brush the ham consommé veil with liquid ham fat. Cut out with the help of a spatula two squares of approximately 4 cm. Arrange two ham veils on the tomato jelly.
    5. Add a pinch of freshly ground black pepper and serve.

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