Fusion board with meats, cheeses, sweet mochi donut holes, fruit and nuts. Ideal for parties and brunch.
# What you'll need:
→ Meats & Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz salami
03 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey breast
04 - 4.25 oz sharp cheddar, sliced
05 - 4.25 oz brie, sliced
06 - 4.25 oz Manchego, sliced
→ Accompaniments
07 - 1 small bunch red grapes
08 - 1 medium apple, sliced
09 - 1 medium pear, sliced
10 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
11 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios)
12 - 1/2 cup mixed olives (green and black, pitted)
13 - 1/2 cup cornichons or mini pickles
14 - 1/4 cup honey
15 - 1/4 cup grainy mustard
16 - crackers, gluten-free if desired
→ Mochi Donut Holes
17 - 1 cup sweet rice flour (mochiko)
18 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
19 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
20 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
21 - 2/3 cup milk
22 - 1 large egg
23 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
24 - vegetable oil, for frying
25 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
# Method:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sweet rice flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine milk, egg, and melted butter. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth, sticky dough forms.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 340°F. With lightly oiled hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Fry the balls in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, turning until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar. Allow to cool completely.
03 - Fan the slices of prosciutto, salami, smoked turkey, sharp cheddar, brie, and Manchego on a large serving board or platter for visual appeal.
04 - Cluster grapes, apple slices, pear slices, dried apricots, mixed nuts, olives, and cornichons in small piles or bowls on the board.
05 - Spoon honey and grainy mustard into small ramekins and place on the platter.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with crackers and cooled mochi donut holes, distributing for contrast in color and texture.
07 - Serve promptly, allowing guests to curate combinations of sweet and savory components as desired.
