Mediterranean Guinea Fowl

Ingredients

2 Tbs. oil
1 plump guinea fowl, cut into 8 joints
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 wineglass dry white wine
1/4pt/150ml chicken stock
1oz/25g sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
1oz/25g dried porcini mushrooms
2 Tbs. double cream
few basil leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1) Heat oil in a large pan and fry guinea fowl joints until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve. Add onion and garlic to pan and cook until softened.

2) Transfer to a flameproof casserole with guinea fowl joints. Pour over wine and stock and bring to the boil. Add tomatoes and mushrooms and simmer until joints are cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep hot in a warmed serving dish.

3) Boil the cooking liquid to reduce slightly. Stir in cream and basil and check for seasoning. Spoon over guinea fowl and serve immediately.