A dish born from the warmth of the earth and the breath of the sea. Golden, velvety, emotional.
There are scents that awaken memories even before the first taste.
The aroma of saffron spreading through the warm air, the gentle smokiness of the egg taglierini, the sweet marine touch of the red prawn — three souls blending into a harmony of sensations.
In this dish, the ember meets the waves, delicacy intertwines with depth, and flavor becomes memory.
A first course that captivates through simplicity: few gestures, excellent raw ingredients, and an aesthetic balance that turns every bite into a multisensory experience.
A perfect dish for the Christmas holidays, to be served as a first course in a fine dining gourmet menu — where aroma, color, and flavor merge into perfect harmony.
Ingredients for 4 servings
- 250 g Smoked egg taglierini by Alajmo
- 0.1 g Pure CRU saffron (in threads)
- 1 tablespoon Red prawn grains “Sublìme” Rosso di Mazara
- 20 g butter
- A drizzle of delicate extra virgin olive oil
- Thar Desert salt, to taste
- (optional) a pinch of green Sichuan pepper powder for a fresh, citrusy finish
1️⃣ The Golden Infusion
Place the CRU saffron threads in 3 tablespoons of hot water and let them steep for about 30 minutes.
During this time, the water turns to gold, releasing notes of honey, hay, and earth — a concentrated warmth and light that will become the soul of the dish.
2️⃣ The Cooking
Bring the water to a boil with a pinch of Thar Desert salt.
Cook the Alajmo smoked egg taglierini for just a few minutes, keeping them al dente to preserve their silky texture and delicate smoky aroma.
3️⃣ The Mantecatura
In a pan, melt the butter and add the saffron infusion.
Add the taglierini and gently toss them with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a spoonful of their cooking water.
Turn off the heat, add the “Sublìme” Rosso di Mazara red prawn grains, and let the warmth embrace them without cooking — this way, they release their natural marine sweetness.
Plating and Sensory Harmony
Twirl the taglierini into a nest and place them on a light-colored plate.
Garnish with a few red prawn grains, shining like rubies against their saffron gold.
For a touch of contrast, a light dusting of green Sichuan pepper adds a fresh, citrusy vibration that enhances the perception of flavor.
The Stars of the Dish
💛 CRU Saffron – pure, noble, luminous.
It gives the dish the color of the sun and a refined, lingering aroma.
🔥 Alajmo Smoked Egg Taglierini – soft and aromatic,
with a warm, toasted wood note that evokes the scent of the embers.
❤️ “Sublìme” Rosso di Mazara Red Prawn Grains – the essence of the Mediterranean,
a balance of sweetness and salinity, handcrafted to preserve their purest flavor.
Three Italian excellences that speak the same language: authenticity, elegance, emotion.
This first course is born for special occasions and becomes the centerpiece of the holiday table, where simplicity meets the refinement of Italian taste.
A Journey of Taste
This first course continues the journey begun with our Scallop Carpaccio with Creamy Carnaroli Rice and Summer Black Truffle —
a gourmet itinerary that unites land and sea, balance and light, culminating in a Christmas menu of pure beauty.
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