Smoked Salmon Mousse starter

– Put some leaves of gelatine to soak in cold water or, if using powdered gelatine or veggie jelly (various brands out there), follow instructions on the packet.
– Finely slice a carrot and boil for a few minutes (the carrots should still be a little crunchy).
– Make some mayonnaise (or use some ready-made) and mix it with a little tomato ketchup and a little horseradish sauce (or tabasco if you want more of a kick).
– Melt the gelatine in a small amount of hot water, allow to cool a little.
– Add the cooled gelatin mixture to the pink mayonnaise and add some fromage blanc (you could also use cream). Line the bottom of some ramekin moulds with a little of the mixture.
– Assemble the ramekins in layers of smoked salmon, cooked carrots, and mayonnaise mixture.
– Place in the fridge to set.
– To serve, place the ramekins into a little hot water to slightly melt the set gelatine and then turn out onto the plates.
You could also use cucumber slices in this recipe.