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FOOD 12 | SUNDAY • 30 DECEMBER 2018 maltatoday Ingredients • 2 pork kidneys • 1 large onion • 100g button mushrooms • 3 cloves garlic • 20g butter • 1tbsp wholegrain mustard • 200ml cream • 2 sprigs thyme • salt to taste • 10g chopped parsley Method 1. Place the pan on a medium heat, once hot add the butter and leave it to melt. 2. Finely chop the onions and garlic and set aside for later use. Once the butter have melted add the onions and season well with salt, cook this for 3 minutes till the onions have softened. 3. Once soft add the garlic and cook for a further minute. 4. Remove the stems off of the mushrooms and cut them into quarters. Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook for 3 minutes. 5. Cut the kidneys into four equal pieces and remove the fibers located in the middle of the kidneys. Once done season the kidneys with salt. 6. Place the kidneys into the pan and cook on a high heat for 30 seconds on each side. 7. Add the thyme, mustard & cream and cook down for 3 minutes. Finish by adding the chopped parsely and mix in well. 8. Serve immediately. CHARLES GRECH Louis Moreau, Chablis AOC 2017 Louis represents the sixth generation of the Moreau family linked to Chablis vineyards since 1814. Louis collaborates closely in the area of nursery research with the most important Domaine in Burgundy with a view to constantly improving the quality of his vines. He particularly focuses his research on selection of the most robust vine plants in "Vieilles Vignes" of the Domaine (mainly in Premiers Crus and Grands Crus) in order to make the most of all the terroirs. All year long, Louis practices high quality methods resulting in wines of unique style, combining minerality, fineness, elegance and purity TASTING NOTE: A floral nose with white pear and apple notes, followed by citrus fruits, steely acidity, freshness and minerality on the palate. Long finish FOOD MATCH: Drink with all the classic seafood combinations such as oyster, and lightly flavoured white fish such as grilled lemon sole, cod and haddock. Exclusively imported by Charles Grech & Co Ltd Valley Road, Birkikara T: 21 444 400 Fine quality Italian wines of tradition Irpina. Donnachiara, winery located in Montefalcione (Avellino), with its vineyards that stretch along the hills typical of the Irpinia, produces white wines and red wines of high quality including Greco di Tufo, Fiano di Avellino, Taurasi DOCG but also sparkling like Santè Falanghina. Soft crushing of the selected grapes and after that cold decanting of the must fermentation at 57-60°F in steel vats for 15 days. Malolatic fermentation is not done. Full expression of it's territory, the heart of Greco di tufo, with a specific attention to all the factors of maturation of it's aroma's. Nose: Offers fruity flavours of pear, apricot, pineapple and citrus Palate: Smooth, elegant and structured, with good freshness and a great persistence that confirms and amplifies the olfactory sensations. Food Affinities: Perfect with all seafood, pasta with light sauces , white meats and herb cheeses Exclusively imported by Charles Grech & Co. Ltd, Valley Road, Birkirkara T: 2144 4400 Donnachiara Greco di Tufo: DONNACHIARA Keith Abela Pork kidney fricassée