Duck Foie Gras with Onion and Fig Jam
Discover a refined starter with our recipe for Duck Foie Gras served with onion and fig jam. This dish, a symbol of French gastronomy, is perfect for festive meals or romantic dinners. The creamy and flavorful foie gras pairs wonderfully with the sweetness of figs and the deep flavor of caramelized onions. This blend of textures and flavors is sure to delight your guests! And you don’t need to be a chef to prepare it. In just a few steps, you can create a dish that will impress even the most discerning palates. Whether as a starter during a holiday celebration or as a main dish to share, foie gras with onion and fig jam is the ideal choice for any occasion. Feel free to customize this recipe by experimenting with different types of gingerbread or adding spices according to your preferences. A true delight to savor without moderation!
- Preparation time: 15 min
- Cooking time: 10 mn
- Servings: serves 6 people
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- - 300 g of duck foie gras block
- - 6 slices of gingerbread
- - 2 large onions
- - 4 fresh figs (dried figs can replace fresh ones, in which case double the quantity)
- - 3 tablespoons of honey
- - a bit of butter
Preparation
1. Cut the two onions into thin slices.
2. Sauté them gently for 2 or 3 minutes in a pan with a bit of butter.
3. Add the figs cut into quarters.
4. Stir fairly regularly.
5. If necessary, add a bit more butter to ensure everything browns well for 5 to 10 minutes.
6. When the figs begin to soften and the onions become translucent, incorporate the honey.
7. Stir the mixture.
8. Let it caramelize gently.
9. Stop cooking when everything is well melted but the mixture remains juicy.
10. Set aside.
11. Brown each side of the slices of gingerbread in a buttered pan.
12. Let them cool.
13. For serving, place a slice of foie gras on each slice of gingerbread and surround the plate with the warm onion and fig jam.
Recommended wine
Coteaux du Layon
