Duck Mousse with Figs and Gingerbread
Fig & Spice Accord
Ultra-melting texture
Subtle sweet and salty flavor
A bold recipe, inspired by the most beautiful festive traditions.
This mousse combines the deliciousness of duck with the fruity sweetness of fig , subtly enhanced by a blend of spices reminiscent of gingerbread: cinnamon, ginger, anise, cloves and nutmeg.
Maison Fayard revisits the art of duck liver with this rich, aromatic and melting recipe, perfect for surprising lovers of refined sweet and savory dishes.
Ingredients
Duck, Duck fat, Figs, Sugar (cane sugar), Red wine vinegar, Gelling agent, Pectins, Lemon juice, Rice flour, Gingerbread flavouring (Cinnamon, Ginger, Green anise, Clove, Nutmeg), Salt, Pepper.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 5 days.
Average nutritional values per 100 g
Energy: 1899 kJ / 459 kcal
Fat: 40.5 g, of which saturated: 14.3 g
Carbohydrate: 6.4 g, of which sugars: 0.1 g
Protein: 17.1 g
Salt: 1.7 g
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Food pairings & tasting tips
Perfect match
Serve this mousse on Maison Fayard toast , accompanied by black olives or onion confit . Its taste pairs perfectly with fruity and spicy notes as an aperitif.
As for wine , choose a slightly spicy red from the Southwest (Fronton, Duras), or a sweet white wine like a Jurançon or a Gewurztraminer to highlight the sweetness of the fig and the spicy notes.
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Serve in a glass with a touch of fig confit , or arrange as a quenelle on a board with our balsamic pickles and a more neutral terrine to vary the pleasures.
100% French product
Guaranteed origin, local recipes.
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