FEATURE RECIPE
Turkey, fig and duck liver salad

Turkey, fig and duck liver salad

Serves 4

Cooking Time Prep time 10 mins, cook 10 mins



2 tbsp   olive oil
100 gm   pancetta, cut into batons
250 gm   duck livers, trimmed
30 ml (1½ tbsp)   brandy
30 ml (1½ tbsp)   red wine vinegar
45 ml   walnut oil
6   figs, halved
2 cups (loosely packed)   baby spinach leaves
1 cup (loosely packed)   watercress
300 gm   shredded roast turkey(a combination of leg and breast meat)
100 gm   toasted walnut halves


1 Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat, add pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until golden and crisp, then, using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl.
2 Add livers to the same pan, season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until brown and medium-rare then add to bowl with pancetta.
3 Return pan to heat, deglaze with brandy, then add vinegar and walnut oil, remove from heat, swirl to combine, season to taste and set dressing aside.
4 Add remaining ingredients to bowl, pour over dressing, toss lightly to combine and serve immediately.


Drink Suggestion Succulent Kiwi pinot noir.

RECIPE Emma Knowles PHOTOGRAPHY William Meppem STYLING Emma Knowles DRINK SUGGESTION Max Allen


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