Appearance:
a small platter of seared tuna canape
Dropped:
A small platter of seared tuna canape sits here, waiting to be consumed.
Examined:
Lined with a small paper napkin and slightly smaller than a common
dinner plate, this platter has been filled with the perfect amount of
canapes to make it a light, albeit filling, meal for any occasion.
Crispy and golden brown, an artisan whole-grain cracker comprises the
base of the morsel. Settled on top of the cracker is a thin slice of
fresh cucumber, which is then topped with an immaculate piece of
splendidly seared tuna. The tuna itself is still the raw blushing pink
of the uncooked flesh, slightly warm from the heat which has caused a
white ring of cooked meat on the outside. A small spoonful of tuna roe
and a sliver of lemon zest add the final accents to each canape.
Consume:
You pop one of the titbits into your mouth and bite down, relishing in
the satisfying crunch of the cracker. As the mild cucumber juice and
soft flesh of the fish spreads across your tongue, it draws a coolness
across your palate and with it, a flavour that is almost reminiscent of
the ocean and breeze itself. The seared salmon, while pleasing in
itself, is improved greatly by the addition of the pop of each crisp roe
as you chew, the flavours brightened immensely by the small sliver of
lemon as the acidity of it highlights the salty flavour of the fish, the
bland flavour of the cracker and the cool taste of the cucumber. You
take your time with each canape, giving yourself more than enough time
to enjoy each and every flavour it has to offer, and when it is done you
carefully clean your fingers on the provided napkin before discarding
the refuse.
Smell:
The soft scent of fresh tuna and light cucumber make for a delightful fragrance.
Taste:
Plucking some of the roe accent, you pop it into your mouth and let the fish eggs burst. Each one releases a light, slightly salted fishy taste onto your tongue.