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A happy chef makes happy diners! HAM HOCK SERVED WITH NEW POTATOES AND A CRISPY EGG Luciano Da Silva brings Italian passion to his food at The Nothe Tavern. And a few rays of sunshine to the kitchen as well… { } If you’re looking for the last drop of Weymouth sun, the hunt is over. The Nothe Tavern, tucked away at the top of Nothe Gardens, gets the last golden rays of the day (clouds permitting) making it the perfect place for a sundowner. Don’t miss out on the food at the newly refurbished tavern though. Their new head chef, Luciano Da Silva, is well known and loved locally for bringing some sunshine to the kitchen, such is his enthusiasm for his food. As part of the Feast Weymouth festival, The Nothe Tavern will have a competitively priced set menu that includes all the freshest local produce, with autumnal classics like roasted parsnip soup and the ham hock you see here, nestled next to new potatoes and fresh garden peas. Vegetarian dishes are the kind to attract envious glances from carnivores, like a butternut squash with creamy melted cheddar croquettes on a bed of wilted spinach and parsley sauce. Feast is all about trying something fresh and seasonal, exactly like this thoughtful twist on a classic ham, egg and chips. Ingredients Method Serves 4 1 ham hock 1 carrot 1 celery stick 1 leek 10 peppercorns 2 bay leaf 2 sprigs of thyme 5L of water/ chicken stock 10 new potatoes 4 eggs beaten with 100ml of milk 200g of plain flour 200g breadcrumbs 4 eggs to be soft boiled 4tbs of maple syrup baby herbs/ watercress to garnish ( optional ) 1. Place the ham hock, carrot, celery, leek, peppercorns, bay leaves, thyme and stock into a pot. Bring to the boil and skim any scum from the top, then simmer for 2 to 3 hours until the meat is tender. Remove it from the heat and allow to cool. Remove ham hock from the liquid, remove outer fat and pick all the meat into nice chunks and set aside. 2. Cook the new potatoes in salted water until tender, drain and keep them warm. 3. Add 4 eggs into a pan of boiling water for 6 minutes. Drain and refresh under a tap of running cold water. Peel the eggs an