Chicken & Ham Mousse

Serves 4


Ingredients:

175g cooked chicken, finely minced
115g cooked ham, finely minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
⅔ cup (150ml) mayonnaise
2 tsp powdered gelatine
3 tbsp chicken stock
⅔ cup (150ml) double thick cream


Method:

• In a bowl, mix the chicken with the ham, lemon juice, chopped herbs and mayonnaise.
• In a small pan, sprinkle the gelatine over the chicken stock and leave for 5 minutes to soften. Melt very gently over a low heat until gelatine dissolves, then cool and fold into the ham and chicken mixture.
• Lightly beat the cream to form soft peaks and then carefully fold into the chicken and ham mixture. Pour the mixture into a 1 litre (4½ cup) mould and leave to set in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Unmould carefully and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with hot crusty rolls.