Kidneys on Licorice

• 3 pale veal kidneys
• 24 mushrooms
• 4 sticks of licorice root

Meanwhile, trim the fat from the kidneys, cut them into pieces.

Halve the mushrooms. Split the 4 sticks of licorice root into sharp skewers. Assemble on the licorice root skewers, alternating mushrooms and pieces of kidney.

To make the licorice sauce, infuse the 2 sticks of licorice root in the cream, barely simmering, for 30 minutes. Set aside.

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