Roast Partridge with Buckwheat Salad

Roast seasoned partridges served with a warm toasted buckwheat salad, pomegranate dressing, and chargrilled baby leeks.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 786.3 kcals 3145.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 42 grams 168.1 grams
Fat 48.1 grams 192.4 grams
Protein 46.4 grams 185.6 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
50
g
Butter
Divided use
Fruits
1
piece
Pomegranate
Seeds only
GrainsCereals
125
g
Buckwheat
Rinsed and drained
Liquids
Meat
4
piece
Partridge
Whole and cleaned
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Sea Salt
For seasoning
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, for seasoning
2
tbsp
Parsley
Fresh flatleaf, chopped
100
g
Cobnuts
Shells removed, lightly crushed
OilsFats
Other
2
tbsp
Vegetables
12
piece
Leek
Baby leeks

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 230°C.
  • Season the partridges inside and out with salt and pepper.
  • Fry partridges in 25g of butter in an ovenproof pan for 2 minutes per side until golden.
  • Roast partridges in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, basting halfway through.
  • Simmer rinsed buckwheat in chicken stock for 8 to 10 minutes until tender, then drain.
  • Blanch baby leeks in boiling salted water for 3 minutes, then drain.
  • Whisk pomegranate molasses, honey, and vinegar together in a bowl.
  • Rest cooked partridges in their pan and baste occasionally with juices.
  • Fry buckwheat in the remaining 25g of butter until toasted and golden-brown.
  • Stir the dressing, pomegranate seeds, parsley, and cobnuts into the buckwheat and season.
  • Grill leeks with vegetable oil in a hot griddle pan until marked.
  • Serve the partridge with buckwheat salad and grilled leeks.