World Gourmet Summit 2003
Culinary Masterclasses
 
The Cuisine of
Emmanuel Bassoleil
Hotel Unique, Sao Paolo, Brasil
 
Tuna and Figs Tartar with Foie Gras Flamed with Martell Cognac

  Serves 4
  Ingredients
   
600g
200g
6
60ml
60ml




50ml
fresh tuna, cubed
foie gras
fresh figs, skinned and mashed
shoyu
olive oil
parsley, chopped
ciboulette, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
Martell Cognac
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Method

For the tuna: Mix the tuna with the figs, shoyu, olive oil, parsley and ciboulette.

For the foie gras: Season the foie gras with salt and freshly ground white pepper and pan-fry in a non-stick pan. Deglaze with Martell Cognac.

Assembly

Using a ring mould, arrange the tuna tartar in the middle of a serving plate. Top with the pan-fried foie gras and lace with Martell Cognac sauce.