Poussins with Fresh Coriander and Lime

Name: Poussins with Fresh Coriander and Lime
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: Finely grated rind and juice of 2 limes; 5 cm (2 in) piece fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped very finely; Large bunch of fresh coriander leaves; 75 g (3 oz) full-fat white cheese; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 4 poussins; 12-16 rashers rindless smoked bacon; 300 ml (½ pint) double cream; Salt and black pepper

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Cook's Companion

By Josceline Dimbleby

Published 1991

About

One poussin per person is generous but half of one, is, I think, definitely skimping. A whole bird on your plate also looks more impressive so serve this for a small dinner. Flavourful cheese under the skins and bacon on the breasts keep the birds tender.

Ingredients

75 g (3 oz) full-fat white cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Dinner
Gluten-free

Method

Put the white cheese into a bowl with the lemon juice and work with a wooden spoon to soften and mix. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the smallest coriander leaves and chop the remaining leaves roughly. Stir the chopped coriander, ginger and grated lime rind into the white cheese mixture.

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