Purée of Jerusalem artichokes with foie gras


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.
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Last modified on: January 11th 2023
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 4 min.
Purée of Jerusalem artichokes with foie gras : Stage 1

Prepare the foie gras


Cut 80 g Foie gras into small dice, put on a plate and refrigerate.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 2 min.
Purée of Jerusalem artichokes with foie gras : Stage 2

Prepare the puree

Prepare 250 g Jerusalem artichokes, put them in a high-sided container with 150 g cooked potatoes.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 3 min.
Purée of Jerusalem artichokes with foie gras : Stage 3
Blend, add 40 g butter and 40 g cream, then blend again.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 2 min.
Purée of Jerusalem artichokes with foie gras : Stage 4
Salt and pepper, then blend until completely smooth.

Check the seasoning.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 3 min.
Purée of Jerusalem artichokes with foie gras : Stage 5

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.
Purée of Jerusalem artichokes with foie gras : Stage 6
Arrange the cold dice of foie gras on the top...

Stage 7 - ⌛ 3 min.
Purée of Jerusalem artichokes with foie gras : Stage 7
Cover wth a second layer of hot purée.

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 recipe60 RDI=20 %90 RDI=6 %230 RDI=30 %1,100 RDI=40 %4,620 RDI: 40 %
Per 100 g10 RDI=3 %20 RDI=1 %40 RDI=5 %200 RDI=7 %830 RDI: 7 %
Per person10 RDI=4 %20 RDI=2 %60 RDI=6 %280 RDI=10 %1,160 RDI: 10 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,700 k-calories (or 11,300 k-joules) per day for a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 4.10 €
  • Per person : 1.05 €

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