Roast Guinea Fowl with Spring Green Salsa

Roasted guinea fowl stuffed with aromatics and served with a fresh, blanched herb and spring green salsa verde.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1420.2 kcals 2840.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 7.9 grams 15.8 grams
Fat 125.1 grams 250.2 grams
Protein 71.3 grams 142.6 grams
Cook Time
35 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
35
g
Dairy
30
g
Butter
roughly 2-3 knobs
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
for stuffing
1
piece
Lemon
zest only
Meat
1
piece
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
sprig
Rosemary
fresh
3
sprig
Thyme
fresh
25
g
Mint
blanched
25
g
Parsley
blanched
2
clove
Garlic
chopped, for salsa
1
tsp
0.25
tsp
OilsFats
150
ml
Seafood
Vegetables
70
g
Spring Greens
blanched
0.5
piece
Green Chilli
deseeded and finely diced
1
piece
Shallot
chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Stuff the bird cavity with lemon, crushed garlic, rosemary, and thyme then secure with string.
  • Butter the skin and roast in a tin for 35 minutes until the juices run clear.
  • Rest the bird upside down for 25 minutes and save the roasting juices.
  • Blanch the greens, mint, and parsley in boiling salted water then refresh in iced water.
  • Chop the greens and herbs with garlic, chilli, anchovies, and capers.
  • Mix the chopped ingredients with shallot, salt, cayenne, lemon zest, and olive oil.
  • Carve the bird and serve topped with roasting juices and the salsa.