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Foie Gras-Stuffed Dates

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Foie Gras-Stuffed DatesPornchai Mittongtare

You can use bloc de foie gras (imported from France in tins) or a slice of fresh foie gras pâté or mousse, sold at many specialty foods shops and cheese shops.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

6 large Medjool dates, halved lengthwise, pitted
2 ounces (about) foie gras (goose or duck liver)
Fleur de sel*
Chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Fill each date half with heaping 1/2 teaspoon foie gras. Arrange filled dates on platter. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover and chill.) Sprinkle each date with salt and parsley.

  2. Step 2

    *A type of French sea salt; available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

TagsDateDried FruitFruitStarterDinnerGluten FreeDairy FreeNut Free5 Ingredients or FewerEasyQuick30 Minutes or LessNo-CookBon Appétit
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