Seared Périgord Foie Gras with
Sautéed Basil Peach Verger Duhaime Strawberry-Pineapple-Rhubarb Compote and a Citadelle “Camp” Maple Balsamic Reduction

Recipe by Daniel LaGarde
Executive Chef, Hilton Hawaiian Village

INGREDIENTS

8 1.25oz Périgord foie gras escalope
2 fresh peaches (Sliced)
3 basil sprigs (Fine Julienne)
1 Tbsp grape seed oil
1 Tbsp chopped shallots
3 Tbsp Verger Duhaime Strawberry-Pineapple-Rhubarb Compote
2 Tbsp Citadelle “Camp” Maple Balsamic Reduction *
Salt & Pepper to taste

PREPARATION

1. Heat the oil in a sautéed pan on medium heat, sweat the shallots, then add the peach slices. Do not overcook the peach. Remove from heat; add the julienne of basil and season with salt & pepper.

2. Sear the Foie Gras over medium heat until each side is golden brown; leave the inside soft and pink. Remove to paper towel, blot off excess fat and season with salt & pepper.

ASSSEMBLY

3. Place the sautéed peach on the plate, top with 2 teaspoon of strawberry-pineapple –rhubarb compote, layer the foie gras on top. Drizzle the maple balsamic reduction around.

* Maple Balsamic Reduction
1 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tbsp Dark Amber Citadelle “Camp” Maple Syrup

Preparation
1. Heat the balsamic vinegar on medium heat and reduce by half.
2. Let cool and add the maple syrup, whisk together.

Serves 4