Vegetable "epas" (South Ostrobothnian tapas)

*Please note that these ingredients are mostly only sold in Finland.

For 10 servings you will need:

• 10 pcs Pirjon Pakari gluten-free sourdough buns

• 1 jar JUUREVA root spread (Alavuden Öljynpuristamo)

• 20 g Korvalaanen black oat groats

• 1 pack Pure Garden Black Garlic cloves

• 3 tomatoes

• Apple cider vinegar

• Sugar

• A handful of broccoli sprouts

Black Garlic mayo:

• 1 egg

• 2 tbsp mustard

• 0.5 dl light balsamic vinegar

• 0.5 dl Pure Garden Black Garlic sauce

• 4 dl rapeseed oil

• Salt

• Black pepper

Instructions:

Prepare the Black Garlic mayonnaise. Place all ingredients in a tall, narrow container. Blend with a hand blender, slowly lifting the blender as the mixture emulsifies into mayonnaise. Taste and adjust seasoning, then refrigerate until serving.

Marinate the diced tomatoes with a little sugar and apple cider vinegar.

Assemble the dish: spread a generous amount of JUUREVA root spread on each Pirjon Pakari sourdough bun. Add Black Garlic mayonnaise to taste and finish by sprinkling with Korvalaanen black oat groats and sliced Black Garlic cloves. Top with broccoli sprouts or rocket sprouts if desired.

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