| Pigeon:
Mix five spice, cayenne pepper and paprika together,
and sprinkle over the pigeon breast. Set aside for a
few minutes.
Heat the skillet over a medium heat, add grape seed
oil and sauteé pigeon, meat side first, for about
a minute, then turn onto skin side until skin becomes
crispy. Rest a while before cutting. Keep warm.
Bulgur:
Heat the skillet over a medium heat; add olive oil,
then sauteé shallots, lemongrass, peppers and
chilli for 30 seconds. Add bulgur and sauteé
further for a few minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
Add coriander and parsley to finish. Keep warm.
Pak Choi:
Cut Pak Choi in half lengthwise and wash with cold,
running water, especially the stems. Blanch stems in
boiling water for about 30 seconds, quickly shock into
cold water. Squeeze water out of Pak Choi. Heat the
skillet over a medium heat, sauteé lemongrass
and shallot with grape seed oil; add Pak Choi and sauteé
for a few minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Pigeon:
In a saucepot, combine chicken stock and red wine together
over high heat, bring to a boil then turn the heat down
to low. Continue to cook until stock is reduced to about
half. Add cold butter and whisk gently to make a sauce
of thick and buttery consistency. Add a pinch of salt
to taste. Pass through a fine sieve.
To finish:
Spread the sauce on the warm plate and place Pak Choi
in the centre. Cut pigeons in half lengthwise (4 halves)
and put beside Pak Choi. Then place a tablespoon of
Bulgur on either side. Garnish with the bouquet of fresh
herbs.
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