
Guinea hen with Mascarpone
Faraona al Mascarpone
Guinea hen slow cooked with mascarpone, white wine and vegetables, served hot with boiled potatoes.
There guinea hen with mascarpone is a main course rich and soft, designed for an important lunch or dinner where you want to bring a full-flavored dish to the table. The delicate meat of the guinea hen It is enhanced by the creaminess of the mascarpone and the aromatic base of celery, carrot, and onion, while the dry white wine adds balance and aroma. The slow cooking in the pot allows the juices of the meat to soak up in the sauce and transform into a velvety sauce, which should be sieved to achieve a uniform consistency. The result is a guinea hen Tender, wrapped in a smooth and flavorful sauce, served with boiled potatoes. This recipe is part of the Lombardy culinary tradition.
Instructions
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Prepare the guinea hen
It burns guinea hen To remove any residue, clean it of its innards, wash it, and dry it thoroughly. Stuff it with the mascarpone, distributing it inside without pressing it too much. The surface should be dry and ready for browning; keep the guinea hen aside while you prepare the pan juices.
Prepare the base
Pour two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a earthenware pot or Pyrex dish, still cold. Add the butter and the chopped celery, carrot, and onion. Heat over low heat until the butter melts and the vegetables begin to soften, without letting them brown or burn.
Join the guinea hen
Lay it down guinea hen Place in the pan over the vegetables and fat. Pour the dry white wine over the meat. Raise the heat slightly to allow the alcohol to evaporate. The wine should reduce and leave a distinct aroma, without forming a dry or burnt base.
Cook slowly
90 minLower the heat and cook it guinea hen Cook for about an hour and a half, maintaining a gentle and even cooking time. Turn the pot several times so that the surface cooks evenly and doesn't stick. If the bottom tends to dry out, add a little hot broth or milk: the liquid should remain soft and gently simmering.
Sift the bottom
After an hour and a half, remove the guinea hen Remove from the heat and temporarily transfer it. Pass the vegetables and sauce through a sieve, processing them until you obtain a fine, smooth sauce. The sauce should be fluid but consistent, with the aromas of the wine and vegetables well integrated.
Complete cooking
10 minPut the pan back in the pot guinea hen together with the sieved stock and cook for another ten minutes over low heatGently turn it over, allowing the sauce to coat it and further flavor it. Make sure the bottom is hot, even, and free of sticking before turning off the heat.
Serve very hot
Serve the guinea hen Serve immediately, arranging it on warm plates and accompanying it with boiled potatoes. Spread the sieved sauce over the meat or on the side to enhance its creamy texture and delicate flavor. Serve piping hot, just after cooking.
Chef's Tips
The editorial staff recommends cooking the guinea hen over low heat, turning it often and adding, if necessary, a little hot broth or milk to keep the bottom soft and avoid burning.
Ingredients
- Ingredients for 4 people
- 1 hen guinea hen
- (3.53 oz) 100 g butter
- (3.53 oz) 100 g mascarpone
- 1 celery stalk, 1 carrot
- 1 onion
- 1 glass of dry white wine extra virgin olive oil
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Small free-range chicken
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