Rougie Duck Foie Gras with Armagnac

• What is foie gras?

Foie gras is the liver of a goose or duck that has been fattened. It is considered a delicacy of French cuisine. Foie gras is ideally very firm and smoothly textured, with a coloring of creamy white tinged with pink.

• What does foie gras taste like?

Foie gras has a very unique, rich flavor, its taste vaguely compares to liver pate although its texture is much softer and delicate.

• How do you eat foie?

Simply slice into portions and eat with thinly cut toast. The rich taste of foie gras is the center point of the dish, so no competing flavors are needed. Some epicureans like to include a little sweet fruit jelly when eating foie gras, to complement its bold flavor.