Ham in Sauce Chaud Froid. The ham was braised with a mirepoix of carrot, celery, onion, garlic, bay and white peppercorns. The sauce was made from a white roux with chicken stock, brandy, double cream and gelatine. Decorated with chives and viola flowers.

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