Guinea Fowl Maryland

Lightly spiced guinea fowl served with sweetcorn purée, toasted corn, deep-fried banana, and a rich cream sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1427.1 kcals 2854.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 58.4 grams 116.8 grams
Fat 106.2 grams 212.4 grams
Protein 59.4 grams 118.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Dairy
50
g
Butter
for the purée
100
g
Butter
for frying and finishing sauce
4
tbsp
Fruits
1
piece
Banana
very ripe, at room temperature
Liquids
100
ml
Chicken Stock
for the purée
5
tbsp
200
ml
Chicken Stock
for the sauce
Meat
2
piece
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
OilsFats
1
l
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
Vegetables
198
g
Sweetcorn
tinned, drained, for the purée
2
floret
Cauliflower
large, cooked
198
g
Sweetcorn
tinned, drained, for garnishing
1
bunch
Watercress
to garnish

Steps

  • Cook corn in 25g butter for 2 minutes, add 100ml stock, simmer for 3 minutes, then blend with remaining butter and cauliflower.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Heat a deep-fat fryer or oil in a saucepan to 180°C.
  • Rub spices into the guinea fowl, brown in an ovenproof pan, deglaze with brandy, add 200ml stock, and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Fry the second batch of corn in butter until brown and stir in the birch syrup.
  • Deep fry the whole banana with skin on until brown and bubbling, then cut in half.
  • Remove meat to rest, reduce the pan liquid on the hob, and whisk in butter and cream.
  • Carve the breasts and serve with corn, banana halves, purée, sauce, and watercress.