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.
67 K 4.2/5 (33 reviews)
20 min.
Easy
12 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: January 11th 2023
240 ml 
750 ml Jerusalem artichokes
450 ml cooked potatoes
124 ml 
120 ml 
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 750 ml Jerusalem artichokes, put them in a high-sided container with 450 ml 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 | 170 RDI=70 % | 270 RDI=30 % | 680 RDI=100 % | 3,310 RDI=170 % | 13,860 RDI: 170 % |
| 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 12 people : 12.25 €
- 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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