Cumberland Kidneys on Bitter Rocket Toasts

Name: Cumberland Kidneys on Bitter Rocket Toasts
Yield: Serves Four as a Starter
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; a handful of rocket leaves; a large knob of butter, plus extra for spreading; 4 thick slices of crusty bread; 4 tablespoons redcurrant jelly; 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots; juice of 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; juice of 1 orange; salt and pepper; 8 lambs’ kidneys; a pinch of ground ginger

Preparation info

Serves
Four
as a Starter

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Keeping it Simple

By Gary Rhodes

Published 2005

About

The Cumberland in the title refers to the redcurrant, port and citrus-flavoured Cumberland sauce, a traditional partner for pâtés, terrines and game dishes.

Ingredients

8 lambs’ kidneys
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon fi

Europe
United Kingdom
Dinner
Starter
Gluten-free
England

Method

Cut each kidney into quarters and refrigerate until needed.
Put the orange and lemon zest and juices into a saucepan with the shallots. Boil until just half the juice is left. Stir in the redcurrant jelly, port and ginger, simmering until the jelly has completely melted. Season with salt and pepper.
Preheat the grill. Butter the bread slices on both sides.