Purée of Jerusalem artichokes with foie gras
This recipe features a rather unexpected combination that works really well: the distinctive flavour of Jerusalem artichoke with the richness of foie gras.
The Jerusalem artichokes are puréed with potatoes. This is serves hot mixed with very cold diced foie gras.
The combination of flavours and contrast of hot and cold is delicious.
The Jerusalem artichokes are puréed with potatoes. This is serves hot mixed with very cold diced foie gras.
The combination of flavours and contrast of hot and cold is delicious.
71 K 4.2/5 (33 reviews)
20 min.
Easy
4 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: January 11th 2023
80 g 
250 g Jerusalem artichokes
150 g cooked potatoes
40 g 
40 g 
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 4 min.
Stage 2 - 2 min.
Prepare the puree
Prepare 250 g Jerusalem artichokes, put them in a high-sided container with 150 g cooked potatoes.
Stage 4 - 2 min.
Stage 5 - 3 min.
Plate up
Heat the ramekins you will be using to serve.
Put a layer of hot purée in the bottom of each dish.
Stage 6 - 3 min.
Arrange the cold dice of foie gras on the top...
Stage 7 - 3 min.
Cover wth a second layer of hot purée.
Serve immediately.
Serve immediately.
Remarks
For an even more sophisticated dish, you can sieve the purée.
Keeping: Should be eaten immediately.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 60 RDI=20 % | 90 RDI=9 % | 230 RDI=30 % | 1,100 RDI=60 % | 4,620 RDI: 60 % |
| Per 100 g | 10 RDI=4 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 40 RDI=6 % | 200 RDI=10 % | 830 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=6 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 60 RDI=9 % | 280 RDI=10 % | 1,160 RDI: 10 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 4.10 €
- Per person : 1.05 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Jerusalem artichokes
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Cooked potatoes
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Foie gras
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Butter
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