SNOW GOOSE WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Preparation	30'
Difficulty	Easy
Game	Duck
Calories	700 - 800
Activity	Running M 64', F 88'
People	4
Wine pairing	Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG

Ingredients

For the Chimichurri

N 2 jalapeños
N 1 bunch of cilantro
mL 230 extra virgin olive oil
N 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
N 1 lemon juiced
N 1 tbsp of pesto (optional)
N ½ bunch of parsley
N 4 cloves garlic
Salt and pepper to taste

For the meat

N 4 goose breasts (approx. 1 Kg)
N 2 bunches of asparagus
G 450 new potatoes (spring baby potatoes)
N 2 stalks of green onions sliced
Butter to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

The Greater Snow goose is a migratory bird of North America that travels from the Canadian arctic to the southern coast of the eastern Atlantic United States. Their meat resembles that of a Canada goose in colour and taste but they are about ¾ of the size of a Canada goose and their meat is usually more tender. This may be due to their high numbers and juvenile hatch numbers. They are an “over abundant” species and in some areas have an unlimited harvest number. I enjoy cooking the breast meat much like a steak and eating the meat medium rare. Chimichurri is an Argentinian condiment served with grilled meat dishes. It is a wonderful fresh sauce made of fresh herbs, oil, vinegar and chillies.

Kcal 705*

*For every medium-low speed running activity (8Km/h), the AVERAGE calorie consumption is of approximately 8Kcal x Kg x height, considering an average female weight of 60 Kg and an average male weight of 80 Kg

Preparation

The herbs can be finely chopped by hand or pulsed in a food processor. Mix all ingredients in the chimichurri recipe and let macerate for at least 10’ before serving.
In a medium size pot, steam the potatoes until tender, about 15-20’, discard the water and add a tablespoon of butter, salt to taste and sliced green onions to the pot.
Season your goose meat with salt and pepper, drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and season with salt.
Grill the meat and asparagus on high heat; cook the goose for 2-3’ per side. Grill the asparagus until charred.
Let the goose rest for 5’ prior to slicing. Arrange the meat with the asparagus and potatoes and enjoy with the chimichurri.

SNOW GOOSE WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Ingredients

Preparation

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