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Today I present to you a dish from the Aveyron countryside that I mentioned: The famous Farçous! Admittedly I have somewhat "altered" them to make them even more indulgent than they already are, but before "screaming" try them and tell me as objectively as possible (smiles). This poor man's dish in Aveyron was previously called Farson, which means in Occitan small Fars (small galettes).
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Ingredients for 4 servings
servings
1 beautiful minced duck breast with its fat (by hand or machine)
1 beautiful bunch of chard leaves, well washed
1 small bunch of flat parsley
2.1 oz (60 g) of flour (type 55)
3 whole free-range eggs
1 finely sliced onion
2 cloves of garlic, degerminated and chopped
Duck fat or sunflower oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Step-by-step directions
1 Finely chop the chard leaves and flat parsley.
2 In a large bowl, mix the minced duck breast, onion, garlic, flour and eggs. Then add the chopped chard and parsley, salt and pepper generously.
3 With clean hands, work the mixture until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Cover the bowl and let rest for at least 1 hour.
4 Heat a pan with a knob of duck fat or a drizzle of oil. Using a spoon, place three small heaps of mixture that will spread slightly. Cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side. Place them on paper towels and repeat until the mixture is exhausted. Serve the farçous hot, warm or cold, accompanied for example with curly endive salad or small garlic croutons
A chef's advice
Farçous à la lotoise are those golden small cakes embodying Landes cuisine, generous and rustic. You will enjoy them as an appetiser during autumn and winter family meals, when chard is at its best, or as a light summer dish served warm. This traditional dish transcends seasons: duck magret, a southwestern staple, brings richness and flavour, while fresh chard offers welcome lightness. Historically, this recipe represents the rural economy of the Landes, where every part of the animal and garden vegetables were valued. Serve your farçous with a tangy frisée salad or garlic croutons to balance the duck's richness. A glass of Tursan white or Côtes-de-Gascogne white wine elevates this starter. You may also serve them cold at receptions, where their golden and regular appearance always impresses.
Frequently asked questions
Can I replace duck breast with another meat?
Yes, ground pork (shoulder or belly) works fine. You'll lose the duck's fat which adds moisture, so compensate by keeping the same proportion of added fat. Ground rabbit also works well for a lighter version.
How long do cooked farçous keep in the fridge?
Three days maximum, well covered. The raw mixture keeps 24 hours before cooking. For freezing, the raw mixture lasts a month without issue. Cooked farçous don't freeze well, the texture suffers.
How do I prevent farçous from crumbling while cooking?
The eggs and flour bind everything together. Respect the proportions. The one-hour rest minimum is crucial for the chard fibers to fully absorb the mixture. Wait a full 3 minutes before flipping, otherwise they'll fall apart. Use medium heat, nothing too aggressive.
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