• 2 tablespoons gelatine.

• ½ cup water.

• 6 cups curds, beaten.

• 1 small cucumber, finely chopped, salted and drained.

• 1 small apple, peeled and finely chopped.

• Salt and black pepper to taste.

• A pinch of mustard powder.

• 1 – 1 ½  teaspoons sugar.

• A small cabbage, finely shredded.

Put the gelatine with the water in a small bowl. Leave to soften for 5 minutes, then put into the microwave at 100% power for 1 minute 30 seconds. Dissolving gelatin is a delight in the microwave. It is cleanly done, to exactly controlled temperatures.

Stirring continuously, or even beating with a electric beater, incorporate the gelatine into the curds. It is best if they are at  the room temperature.

Stir in the rest of the ingredients, except the cabbage. Pour into a lightly oiled ring mould and refrigerate till set.

Turn out on a pretty plate and serve surrounded by the shredded cabbage. In season you may like to use lettuce instead.

  Serves 6 – 8.

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