Scallop with sunflower seed and Jerusalem artichoke

James Wilson

James Wilson

29th January 2026
James Wilson

Scallop with sunflower seed and Jerusalem artichoke

120 min

On the menu at MODA at House of George.

Ingredients

sunflower seed salsa

  • 90g sunflower seeds
  • 24g brined wild garlic capers
  • 30g lemon segments, diced
  • 18g parsley, chopped
  • 30g preserved lemon slices
  • 120g beurre noisette

roasted Jerusalem artichokes

  • 1kg Jerusalem artichokes

Jerusalem artichoke foam

  • 800g Jerusalem artichokes, peeled and chopped
  • 300g double cream
  • 200g milk
  • 120g beurre noisette
  • 1 pinch ascorbic acid
  • 1 pinch xanthan gum

scallop

  • Scallop from the north coast of Scotland
  • Dried scallop roe for seasoning

Method

sunflower seed salsa

Deep-fry the sunflower seeds at 170°C for 2 minutes.
Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
Warm the beurre noisette, add the remaining ingredients, and season well with salt.

roasted Jerusalem artichoke

Place the artichokes on a bed of coarse salt and bake at 160°C until tender.
Allow to cool, then remove the skins and cut into a medium dice.
To serve, melt some clarified butter in a non-stick pan and cook the artichokes until golden brown.
Season with Maldon salt and finish with a spray of cider vinegar.

Jerusalem artichoke foam

Mix the milk, cream, and ascorbic acid in a bowl. Peel the artichokes and cut into pieces.
Place all ingredients into a large vacuum bag and fully seal.
Steam at 90°C (steam setting in a Rational) or cook sous vide for 2 hours.
Blend until smooth and pass through a chinois.
Place 500g into a large iSi whip siphon, charge once, and shake well to form a light mousse texture.

dried scallop roe

Remove the roes from the scallops and wash very well.
Dry overnight in an oven set at 80°C.
Once dry, blend thoroughly into a fine powder.

scallop

Hard sear the scallop on one side.
Place into a fat bath set to 62°C until the internal temperature reaches 52°C.
Season with Maldon salt and scallop roe powder.
To serve, garnish with pickled spruce shoots and fresh lime zest.

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