Guinea Fowl Recipe

Name: Guinea Fowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 guinea fowl or poussins; 1/2 cup goose, duck or bacon fat; Salt, white pepper, sugar and sea salt; 2 cups rich chicken stock; ⅔ cup port; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon walnut oil, or light olive oil; 1 pinch salt; 6 slices white bread, crusts removed; 1 clove garlic; Pinch each salt; Pinch each white pepper; Pinch each sugar; 1 cup grapeseed oil; ⅓ cup grapeseed oil; 1/2 cup loosely packed Italian parsley leaves; 3 1/2 ounces spinach leaves, steamed; 18-inch piece daikon, peeled, cooked and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 2 leeks, cleaned, cut in half lengthwise and poached; 4 small Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and boiled; 8 ounces soy beans, shelled and cooked

Servings: persons

2 guinea fowl or poussins
1/2 cup goose, duck or bacon fat
Salt, white pepper, sugar and sea salt
2 cups rich chicken stock
⅔ cup port
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon walnut oil, or light olive oil
1 pinch salt
6 slices white bread, crusts removed
1 clove garlic
Pinch each salt
Pinch each white pepper
Pinch each sugar
1 cup grapeseed oil
⅓ cup grapeseed oil
1/2 cup loosely packed Italian parsley leaves
3 1/2 ounces spinach leaves, steamed
18-inch piece daikon, peeled, cooked and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
2 leeks, cleaned, cut in half lengthwise and poached
4 small Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and boiled
8 ounces soy beans, shelled and cooked

1
Split guinea fowl or poussins.
2
Remove wing portions and backbones.
3
Bone breasts and thighs, leaving breast and thigh pieces attached with skin.
4
Place each piece in a separate zip-top plastic freezer bag and spoon in 2 tablespoons fat.
5
Add a pinch of pepper, sugar and salt to each, expel air from the bags, seal.
6
Squeeze to mix.
7
For chicken jus: Boil chicken stock in a saucepan until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups.
8
Add port and boil until mixture is syrupy and reduced to 2/3 cup, about 20 minutes.
9
Season with soy sauce, walnut oil and salt.
10
For bread sauce: Place bread, garlic, salt, pepper and sugar in a food processor and blend into crumbs.
11
Drizzle in oil and blend into a paste.
12
For parsley oil: Combine oil and parsley in a blender and puree.
13
Heat 3 quarts of water in a 5-quart saucepan to 140 degrees.
14
Place the fowl packets in the water, cover and cook 35 minutes, until you can push your finger into the thigh of the bird.
15
Do not test flesh through the skin side.
16
Remove from bags and arrange on a foil-lined baking sheet.
17
Sprinkle with sea salt and broil until golden on each side, about 8 minutes total.
18
Reheat jus.
19
Divide the spinach and daikon among 4 plates and drizzle with 2 tablespoons jus.
20
Top each with a half fowl, then the remaining jus.
21
Drizzle with parsley oil and arrange a leek half over top.
22
Place the potatoes, beans and a dollop of bread sauce to the side.

534

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 guinea fowl or poussins, 1/2 cup goose, duck or bacon fat, Salt, white pepper, sugar and sea salt, 2 cups rich chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Guinea Fowl falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Guinea Fowl

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Variations & substitutions

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