Prep time:

Cooking time: 32 minutes

Total time:

Serves: 6

225g Fresh Watercress

4 Medium Eggs (Separated)

250g Red Beetroot

200g Soft Rindless Goat's Cheese

100g Creme Fraiche

Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper

Home Gurrown offer original and unique menus using local, seasonal ingredients from Kent and East Sussex. Home Gurrown, 0774 7816541, www.homegurrown.co.uk

  • pictures: David Merewether

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