Ham mousse dijon

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupWater
¼cupVermouth
2eachesEnvelopes unflavored gelatin
1eachSmall onion,finely minced
1tablespoonButter
1cupChicken broth
2tablespoonsTomato paste
½cupDijon style mustard
1poundsFinely chopped baked ham
2tablespoonsMadeira wine
1cupHeavy cream,whipped

Directions

Combine water and vermouth.Mix in gelatin.Set aside.In a medium saucepan,cook onion in butter.Add chicken broth.Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in gelatin mixture.In a blender or food processor,puree about ⅓ stock mixture.Add tomato paste,mustard,⅔ ham and remaining stock mixture.Puree until smooth.Pour into a large bowl.Mix in wine and remaining ham.Fold in whipped cream.Spoon into an oiled mold.Chill several hours or overnight.Unmold.Garnish with watercress,if desired.