FrenchSpanishChineseRussiaJapan

Open the Foie Gras guide

navigation

Other products

Breast

Confit

Confit


Confisage" is a traditional method for preserving goose or duck meat by cooking it in fat. The confit is prepared with goose or duck meat which has been fattened to make foie gras.
This culinary delight is among the 12 favourite dishes of the French according to the "Cuisine et Vins de France - 1997" survey.

• How should it be stored ?
Confits, in jars or cans, can be stored in a cool area for about 4 years. The confit improves with age.

• What proportions should be used ?
Allow for a duck leg or half breast per person while a goose leg or whole breast serves two.

• How should it be eaten ?
You can reheat the confit in a sauteuse or pan or even under the grill for 3 to 4 minutes.


Suggested accompaniments
- With apples, Sarladaise potatoes, mushrooms,
- With wild rice or tagliatelle,
- With a grated potato cake,
- With white beans or lentils.

Doing itMeeting up Talking about it
Site MapHomepage