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RCI-MT.004.0770.001

Steiktar Rjúpur - Fried rock ptarmigan

This is THE Christmas dish in many homes. I must admit that I have never tasted ptarmigan, but this is such a typical Icelandic Christmas dish that I had to include it here.

Prep5 min
Cook15 min
Total20 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • ea. rock ptarmigans
    ready for cooking
    3 unit
  • gr. fatty Bacon
    75 unit
  • gr.butter/margarine
    90 unit
  • 450 ml
  • boiling milk
    450 ml
  • tsp.salt
    2 unit
  • 300 ml
  • tblsp. flour
    2 unit
  • caramel colouring for the sauce - optional
    1 unit

Method

1
Prepare your workspace by setting out a heatproof bowl and ensuring all equipment is clean and dry, as any moisture can affect the chocolate confection's texture.
2 minutes
2
Bring the water to a full rolling boil in a small saucepan, then remove from heat and allow it to rest for approximately 30 seconds to slightly reduce the temperature.
5 minutes
3
Pour the boiling water slowly into the heatproof bowl, creating the base liquid for the confection mixture.
1 minutes
4
Gently warm the cream in a separate small saucepan over low heat until it just begins to steam, being careful not to let it boil or scorch.
4 minutes
5
Slowly combine the warmed cream with the hot water base, stirring continuously in a slow circular motion to achieve a smooth, unified mixture.
2 minutes
6
Allow the combined mixture to cool to room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator to set and develop its final confection consistency.
60 minutes