Partridges with Onion Puree

Ingredients

• 455 g of lean bacon
• 1 onion, cut into quarters
• a few peppercorns
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 large Bombay onions
• milk
• butter
• cream (optional)

Directions

1. In a pot, combine bacon, onion, peppercorns, salt, and pepper with enough water to make a broth.

2. Simmer the partridges in the broth for about 45 minutes until tender.

3. Remove the partridges and drain them, then keep them warm in a covered pan.

4. Strain the cooking liquid and set aside.

5. Simmer the large onions in milk until tender, then drain and chop finely.

6. Pass the chopped onions through a sieve and mix with melted butter and the reserved stock to create a rich puree.

7. Heat the puree until boiling, then serve the partridges topped with the onion puree and garnished with crispy fried bacon.