Can you say FANTABULOUS?! The crispiness of the Foie Gras with the delicious glaze of port wine & pineapple, no better combination has been invented!
Seared Foie Gras with Caramelized Pineapple
This appetizer is a famous and now classic dish that's served at Wolfgang Puck's Chinois on Main in Santa Monica. In the 1980s, Kazuto Matsusaka was the chef de cuisine; here is his version.
FOR THE SAUCE:
1 1⁄3 cups port
1 1⁄3 cups red wine
2⁄3 cup plum wine
2 shallots, minced
2 cups veal stock
1 cinnamon stick
2 tbsp. cold butter, cubed
FOR THE GARNISH:
1⁄2 cup port
1⁄2 cup plum wine
1⁄2 tsp. light brown sugar
1 4"-long piece fresh ginger, peeled and julienned
FOR THE FOIE GRAS AND PINEAPPLE:
1 1⁄2 tsp. sugar
4 1⁄4"-thick rings fresh ripe pineapple
2 tbsp. peanut oil
4 2-oz. slices cold foie gras
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1⁄2 cup flour
1. For the sauce: Put port, red wine, plum wine, and shallots into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Add stock and cinnamon and cook until liquid has reduced to about 1 cup, about 30–35 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and return to saucepan (discard solids). Set aside.
2. For the garnish: Meanwhile, put port, plum wine, sugar, and ginger into a small pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until syrupy, about 35 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. For the foie gras and pineapple: Sprinkle sugar evenly over tops of pineapple slices and caramelize with a kitchen torch. Set aside in a single layer. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Generously season each piece of foie gras with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour, shaking off any excess. Sear foie gras on both sides until crisp and golden brown, 1–1 1⁄2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.
4. To assemble: Bring sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter a little at a time until smooth and glossy. Place 1 piece of pineapple on each of 4 warm plates and top each with a slice of foie gras. Spoon sauce over foie gras, then top with a dollop of the ginger garnish and some of its syrup. Serve immediately.
SERVES 4
Ratings & Reviews (3)
I can't give this one a high enough rating: it tastes exquisite, it looks gorgeous (although the magazine has a picture, the website doesn't - a shame), and most of it is made in advance. I think this is best dish I've made from Saveur, and I've made plenty. If you're looking for a sophisticated starter course, look no further.
6 stars! By far the best foie gras recipe. If you want to make it easy. Make a ahead the sauce and the pineapple and then cook the foie grad just before serving!
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