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                  NORMAN'S DOWN UNDER FOIE GRAS FRENCH TOAST

Recipe By     :ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW #EE061
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Categories    :New Text Import

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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      3                eggs

      2  tablespoons   sugar

    1/4  teaspoon      nutmeg

    1/4  cup           milk

    1/4  cup           freshly-squeezed orange juice

                       Zest of 1 orange, -- chopped

      1  tablespoon    vegetable oil

      4  slices        French bread (sliced on bias 1/2-inch thick)

      4  2-ounce       slices fresh foie gras, -- cut from 1 deveined lobe

                       Salt and white pepper

                       Confectioners' sugar, -- for sprinkling

    1/4  cup           top-quality aged balsamic vinegar

    1/4  cup           Caramel sauce, -- for drizzling




In a large, shallow bow whisk eggs. Mix together sugar and nutmeg, whisk
into eggs, and add milk,
juice and zest.

Heat 2 saute pans, preferably nonstick, over medium heat; heat oil in one
pan. Dip bread slices in
egg mixture until thoroughly moistened. Carefully transfer to oiled pan and
cook until golden brown,
2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once. Season foie gras with salt and
pepper and sear until a brown,
crusty edge forms on each side, about 1 minute per side. Transfer toasts
and foie gras slices to
warmed plates. Arrange 1 slice foie gras on each toast; dust very lightly
with powdered sugar;
drizzle with vinegar and drizzle caramel sauce in a pattern around rim of
plate. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 appetizer serving

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