Recipe courtesy of Don Pintabona
Saute of Foie Gras with Parsnips and Sweet and Sour Cherries
- Level: Easy
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 14 servings
- Calories
- 340
- Total Fat
- 29
- Saturated Fat
- 6
- Carbohydrates
- 19
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 10
- Protein
- 4
- Cholesterol
- 41
- Sodium
- 175
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs parsnips, peeled and trimmed
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup water
vegetable oil for frying
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup sherry vinegar
1 cup black cherries, split and pitted
1 cup red cherries, split and pitted
2 oz ginger, julienned and blanched
3/4 lb grade A foie gras
Directions
- Coarsely chop parsnips. In heavy saucepan heat butter and water. Place chopped parsnips, cover, and steam until soft and water is absorbed. Remove from heat. In food processor puree until smooth. Return puree to pan, cover and keep warm until ready to serve. To make cherry sauce, in heavy saucepan caramelize sugar until deep golden brown. Remove from heat and add vinegar. Return to heat, add ginger and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Heat dry saucepan until hot. Brown foie gras on one side. Turn over and cook for about 30 seconds. Serve topped with parsnip puree and cherry sauce.