Seared foie gras with braised turnip and sherry sauce is a classic French dish that is both luxurious and delicious. The rich, creamy flavor of the foie gras is perfectly complemented by the sweet and tangy sherry sauce, while the braised turnips add a touch of earthiness. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is surprisingly easy to make. With a little planning, you can have this dish on the table in under an hour.
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SEARED FOIE GRAS WITH BRAISED TURNIP AND SHERRY SAUCE
Make and share this Seared Foie Gras With Braised Turnip and Sherry Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mimi Bobeck
Categories Sauces
Time 1h
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Let the foie gras stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
- In a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil.
- When hot, add the turnip and cook, without stirring, until lightly golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the turnip to a plate.
- Add the shallots to the pan and sauté, stirring, until tender and lightly golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Return the turnip to the pan, add the vinegar, and season with salt and white pepper.
- Simmer, partially covered, until the liquid is nearly evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the stock, bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Simmer, covered, until the turnip is tender, 8 to 10 minutes more.
- Reduce the heat to very low and keep warm.
- Heat a dry medium fry pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the foie gras generously with salt and white pepper.
- Arrange the slices, smooth side down, in the pan and sear until golden underneath, about 1 minute.
- Carefully turn the slices over and cook until golden underneath and just warmed through, about 1 minute more, or until done to your liking.
- Transfer each slice to a warmed individual plate.
- Reserve about 1 Tbs of the fat from the fry pan.
- Bring the turnip slices and sauce to a simmer and add the reserved fat.
- Stir to mix and adjust the seasonings with salt and white pepper.
- Spoon the turnip slices and sauce alongside the foie gras and serve immediately.
SEARED FOIE GRAS WITH EDAMAME DUMPLINGS, FIVE-SPICE BROTH AND BRAISED DAIKON
Steps:
- In a saucepan coated lightly with oil, sweat the onions and ginger until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the spices and season. Add the stock and bring to simmer. Add soy sauce and daikon and simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes, reducing the mixture by 20 percent. Check for seasoning, and strain out the spices, keeping the broth. Place the daikon into the strained broth. Keep hot.
- Heat a non-stick pan on high. Season the foie gras on both sides, and saute until brown, about 3 minutes a side. Drain on paper towels.
- In a large, heated pasta bowl, place 1 braised daikon piece. Cut out a very thin wedge, and squeeze in a small bundle of daikon sprouts. Top the daikon with the seared foie gras, ladle the broth around the daikon, and add 3 Edamame Dumplings. Garnish with edamames and tomato concasse.
- Wine Suggestion: Cotes de Nuits-Village, Clos de la Belle Marguerite, 1996
- In a pot of salted water, boil the edamames until soft, about 15 minutes. During the last 2 minutes, add the spinach, to wilt.
- Strain well and add to a food processor. Puree until smooth. Add the butter and only pulse. You want small pieces of butter in the mousse.
- Fold in truffle oil and chives, and season. Place in refrigerator until chilled through.
- To make the dumplings, lay out 4 wonton skins at a time, and spoon about 1/2 tablespoon of mousse on each. Brush on egg wash on the edges and fold in half to form a triangle. Fold left tip of triangle underneath to attach to right tip (like a tortellini). Repeat and make 24 dumplings total. Reserve in the refrigerator.
- In a large pot of boiling, lightly salted water, add dumplings and cook for 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
PAN-SEARED FOIE GRAS WITH FIGS AND PORT WINE SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Carefully pull apart the 2 lobes of the foie gras with your hands and remove the veins that are lodged between them. Using a sharp knife dipped in boiling water, cut each lobe into 1-inch medallions, approximately 6 (4-ounce) slices. Score the top of each medallion in a diamond pattern and season with salt and pepper. Sear the medallions in a hot, dry pan for 30 seconds per side, seasoned side down first. Remove to a warmed platter lined with paper towels to drain.
- Lower heat to medium and pour out a bit of the rendered duck fat. Fry the bread rounds until brown, about 2 minutes each side, set aside. Wipe out the pan and coat with olive oil. Brown the figs, cut side down, then add the shallots and tarragon. Cook for 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with port, juice of 1/2 orange and balsamic vinegar, cook down, about 3 minutes. Finish off the sauce with butter, a pinch of sugar, orange zest, salt and pepper.
- Combine the endive, arugula and chives together in a small bowl. Toss with remaining orange juice, lemon juice and olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Arrange a handful of salad on each plate and lay the toast on top. Carefully place a foie gras medallion on each toast round. Top with figs, drizzle with port wine sauce. Garnish with chives and serve at once.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Make sure to sear the foie gras in a very hot pan to create a crispy crust.
- Be careful not to overcook the foie gras, as it will become tough and dry.
- When braising the turnips, use a flavorful liquid such as chicken broth or white wine to add depth of flavor.
- Reduce the sherry sauce until it is thick and syrupy.
- Serve the seared foie gras with the braised turnips and sherry sauce immediately.
Conclusion:
This dish is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can be combined to create a truly special meal. The rich, creamy foie gras is perfectly complemented by the sweet and slightly tart turnips and the savory sherry sauce. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is a great way to celebrate a special occasion.
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