Chou Farci With John Dory
Ingredients
1.5-2 kilo John Dory
1 large green Cabbage
4 Shallots
200 ml Chardonnay
Bouquet Garni (Parsley Stalks Thyme Bay Leaf)
Carrots Leek Shallots and Garlic for stock
50 grams Caviar
1/4 Pumpkin
300 grams Butter
Method
Fillet the John Dory and reserve the bones.
Make a stock with the bones, bouquet garni, vegetables and wine.
Reduce down to 150 mls.
Blanch 8 big cabbage leaves for 10 minutes then refresh in cold water.
Slice the John Dory fillets into 5mm thick pieces, season with salt and pepper.
Chop shallots and sweat in 100 grams of butter till blonde in colour.
Lay out a cloth on the table and layer the cabbage leaves, shallots and John Dory fillets and form into a big ball then tie up with string.
Steam for 30 minutes.
Finish the sauce with the remaining butter.
Dice the pumpkin into 5mm cubes or into small balls and cook for 10 minutes.
Place the John Dory/cabbage package onto hot plates and pour around the sauce with caviar spooned through at the last minute.
Dot with the pumpkin pieces/balls and serve immediately.
Remarks
"This is a delicious recipe and I always liked the juxtaposition of the humble cabbage with caviar." Mietta O'Donnell.
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