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Exquisite Foie Gras with Cardamom Seeds: Alain Passard's Signature Recipe

Ingredients (Serves 4)
  • 40g butter
  • 2 cl good vinegar
  • 400g fresh foie gras (duck or goose)
  • 15 to 20 shelled cardamom seeds
  • 8 cl white poultry stock
  • Unwashed, unrefined coarse gray salt
Preparation Time
  • Prep: 20 minutes
  • Cook: 10 minutes

Difficulty: 2

From Michelin-starred chef Alain Passard of L'Arpège in Paris, this luxurious foie gras dish highlights premium ingredients like Fabienne Labeyrie's foie gras.

Cut the foie gras into 4 equal slices (about 100g each).

Sear the slices in a hot pan until golden. Drain on paper towels and degrease the pan thoroughly.

For the sauce: Deglaze the pan with white poultry stock, reduce by one-third, then whisk in the butter. Stir in finely crushed cardamom seeds and vinegar for a fragrant finish.

To serve: Warm your plates. Spoon sauce over the base, top with foie gras slices, and sprinkle with coarse gray salt.

Pairing suggestion: Serve alongside simmered lentils with an aromatic garnish for a harmonious gourmet plate.

Exquisite Foie Gras with Cardamom Seeds: Alain Passard s Signature Recipe

Source: Alain Passard, L'Arpège, Paris. Foie Gras courtesy of Fabienne Labeyrie.