Robert Gadsby

 

Soma Sushi/Azuma

Location 4820 Washington Avenue Houston, TX 77007

Reservations 713.861.2726

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Executive Chef Robert Gadsby has long been regarded as a leader in modern progressive American cuisine. He is a master of the culinary arts with a specific passion for fresh seasonal seafood, produce and herbs. His fondness and reverence for Japanese aesthetics shows clearly in his plating and presentation. You know when you’ve seen and tasted a Gadsby dish. His tasting menu is already becoming the stuff of local legend in Houston. Located in the ultra hip Washington corridor, Soma has quickly become the heart and soul of this trendy area. With breathtaking architecture and a modern, sexy vibe, this place is like no other in Houston. Under the direction of Executive Chef Robert Gadsby, the kitchen turns out some of the most creative and flavorful dishes in the city. Soma also boasts a beautiful sushi bar serving traditional nigiri and sashimi as well as unique rolls and specials.

Chocolate Decadence with White Chocolate-Ginger Ice Cream

 

Ingredients

2 lb. dark chocolate

12 oz. butter

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

6 eggs

4 egg yolks

4 cups brown sugar

pinch of salt

Ginger ice cream:

3 cups heavy cream

1 cup whole milk

1 vanilla bean

8 egg yolks

1 cup sugar

4 oz. white chocolate

8 tablespoons ground ginger

 

Method

1) Melt butter and chocolate together over a double boiler. 2) Combine remaining ingredients together in to a mixing bowl and whisk until fully incorporated. 3) Fold in the chocolate mixture. Pour in desired pan and bake at 325 F until the center is slightly firm. Ice Cream: 1) Combine cream, milk, vanilla, sugar, white chocolate and ginger in a sauce pot. Bring to a boil. Stir and scrape bottom frequently with a rubber spatula so the chocolate does not burn. 2) In a separate mixing bowl, whip yolks slightly. Slowly drizzle in hot cream mixture while whisking until fully incorporated. Return to heat and bring to simmer to fully cook the yolks. 3) Remove from heat and chill over an ice bath. Run mix through ice cream machine according to manufacturers instructions.

 

To Serve

Warm. Then top with seasonal fresh fruits and powdered sugar.