1- In a bowl mix an egg, the port, the cognac, the chopped herbs, and the shallot. Then add the meats and mix well. Season with salt and pepper (test the seasoning).
2- Roll out your puff pastry then cut 12 rectangles. Make a friand by placing filling on a rectangle leaving 1 cm all around then with a brush dampen the edges, place a second rectangle of pastry on the first and seal them by pressing on the edges.
3- Repeat the operation for the 6 friands.
4- With a knife score the top of your friands. mix one tablespoon of water with your egg yolk (glaze) and with a brush apply this mixture on top.
5- Let rest 2 hours in the refrigerator.
6- In your preheated oven at 190° (gas mark 6) cook your friands for approximately 30 minutes. the pastry must be perfectly cooked.
Enjoy lukewarm with a green salad.
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