World Gourmet Summit 2003
Culinary Masterclasses
 
The Cuisine of
Roland Jöhri
Jöhri’s Talvo, St. Moritz, Switzerland
 
Breast of Guinea Fowl filled with Black Périgord Truffles, Leek and Mashed Potatoes

  Serves 4
  Ingredients
   

4
4
 Guinea Fowl :
guinea fowl breasts
guinea fowl legs
mire poix
tomato puree
red wine
chicken stock
meat stuffing
Périgord truffles, sliced
salt and pepper
   
   Vegetables :
potatoes
leek
spices
butter, divided
cream
   
   
   
   
   
   

 Method

For the guinea fowl legs: Roast the legs with the mire poix, then add some tomato puree and roast for 2 more minutes. Add some red wine and chicken stock, and simmer it like a ragout.

For the guinea fowl breast: Slit the guinea fowl breast twice, horizontally. Spread meat stuffing and truffle slices inside. Place the meat in a vacuum-sealed bag and poach it for 3 – 4 minutes. Then roast the breast meat, skin-side-down, until it is crispy.

For the vegetables: Slice the leek and roast it in fresh butter with some spices and vegetable stock. Cook the potatoes in salted water until done, and then mash them with some butter, cream and spices.

Serving

Arrange the guinea fowl leg and breast in the middle of the plate, with the leek around. Spoon over ragout and some jus.