Recipe of the Middle Ages What is Viandier Taillevent?
is a recipe book that was written by William Tyrell (1326 - 1395)
said Taillevent, which was child kitchen of Jeanne d'Evreux, chef of King Philip of Valois, Duke of Normandy chef and first sergeant of arms of Charles V and kitchen equerry to King Charles VI.
The earliest version in existence, dated XV s, but the original would written in the thirteenth century
A century after his death, the printing will spread recipes Taillevent. The kitchen will seek to become a science, with its rules and laws. Taillevent was that of rich, very spicy and rich, as rich as the stories of wordy epics and romances of chivalry of the Middle Ages. Small
easy recipe:
-Wheeler quail-
-Ingredients - a large bird
200 g bacon, diced 4 eggs
300 ml verjuice
3 g of freshly grated ginger ½ bunch
parsley, chopped a pinch of saffron
Salt to taste
-Steps: - Take
a cauldron big enough to put the poultry to the place and cover with water
cooking should take about an hour, depending on the weight of the bird
add the bacon and saffron
cook over low heat for 20 minutes to cook the bacon
segregating poultry
in a bowl, beat egg yolks, add the remaining ingredients and broth
cook for a final 10 minutes, adjust the assaisonnemt.
Serve chicken and broth alongside. Bon appetit