The video features a chef who is preparing a modernized version of a classic Russian salad called "Mimosa." The chef explains that they are revamping the traditional recipe, which typically includes rice, onions, and carrots, to create a lighter and more interesting dish. The new recipe features baked potatoes, smoked pink salmon, iceberg lettuce, mayonnaise, Asian sauce, and egg. The chef emphasizes that the key to the salad is not overmixing or over-pressing the ingredients, allowing each component to maintain its texture and flavor. The final product is a unique and delicious take on the classic Mimosa salad.
Here are the extracted facts from the text:
1. The New Year is approaching.
2. The speaker is participating in a competition for the best New Year's dish.
3. The speaker is preparing a recipe for a mimosa salad.
4. The mimosa salad recipe includes ingredients such as potatoes, cheese, pink salmon, and mayonnaise.
5. The speaker recommends using baked potatoes for the recipe.
6. The speaker uses a sweet chili sauce, also known as Thai mayonnaise.
7. The speaker suggests that pink salmon can be replaced with other types of fish, such as chinook salmon or sockeye salmon.
8. The salad should be assembled and served immediately, as the iceberg lettuce can become bitter if left for too long.
9. The speaker freezes the cheese slightly before grating it to make it easier to grate.
10. The salad will be bright and airy, with a lighter texture than traditional mimosa salads.