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Cockerel Liver Parfait with Tasmanian Pepperberry by Jacques Reymond

Jacques Reymond
A rich, silky-smooth parfait with the lovely high note of Tasmanian pepperberry. You can use cockerel livers, which the livers have a firm texture and amazing flavour.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French, modern australian, australian, western
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Liver Parfait

  • 300 g cockerel livers
  • OR
  • 300 g Moorabool Valley duck livers
  • 1 tablespoon Tasmanian pepperberries
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 shallots finely sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic finely sliced
  • 150 g button mushrooms sliced
  • 60 ml red balsamic vinegar
  • 50 ml brandy
  • 60 ml white wine
  • 50 ml soy sauce
  • 50 ml Worcestershire sauce
  • 100 ml port
  • 3 sprigs of wild thyme
  • 250 g unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • Salt

Jelly

  • 6 g gelatine leaves
  • 200 ml chicken stock
  • 50 ml port
  • 30 ml soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons crème de cassis

Instructions
 

Part 1: Prepare Cockerel Liver Parfait

    Step 1: Crush Pepper Berries

    • Start by finely crushing the pepper berries in a mortar using a pestle. Set aside.

    Step 2: Clean and Seal the Cockerel Livers

    • Using a sharp knife, clean and trim the cockerel livers of any membrane or tubes.
    • Heat oil in a medium-sized frying pan over medium heat.
    • Seal the livers on all sides.

    Step 3: Cook Liver Mixture

    • Add shallots, garlic, mushrooms, and bush pepper berries to the pan.
    • Season with a pinch of salt.
    • Cook for 5-7 minutes until livers are cooked through but slightly pink.
    • Add a touch of oil while cooking if necessary.

    Step 4: Deglaze and Reduce

    • Deglaze with vinegar and brandy, then reduce by half.
    • Add white wine, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, port, and wild thyme.
    • Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly, until liquid is reduced by two-thirds.
    • Remove from heat and allow to cool until quite warm but not hot. (If the livers are too hot when you add the butter, it will split.)
    • Remove the wild thyme sprigs.

    Step 5: Blend and Sieve

    • Place the mixture in a food processor and blend until smooth.
    • Check for seasoning.
    • Add butter progressively until well incorporated.
    • Pass the mixture through a fine sieve.
    • Spoon into ramekin dishes, cover, and allow the parfait to cool.

    Part 2: Make Wild Thyme Jelly

      Step 6: Prepare Jelly Mixture

      • Soak gelatin leaves in a bowl of cold water.
      • In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine stock, port, soy sauce, and crème de cassis.
      • Bring the liquid to a simmering point.

      Step 7: Add Gelatin and Refrigerate

      • Take off the heat and add the soaked gelatin leaves. Stir until dissolved.
      • Once cool, pour the jelly mixture over the parfaits in the ramekin dishes.
      • Refrigerate and cover with plastic film.
      • The parfaits can be kept in the fridge for up to 8 days.

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      Keyword Cockerel Liver Parfait, tasmanian pepperberry cockerel