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Regency Garnish

This consists of fish quenelles, truffles, crayfish tails, cock's kidneys and mushrooms, as follows: Prepare some large fish quenelles decorated with truffles, also some cocks' kidneys and crayfish tails. Cook some mushrooms, mask them with Regency sauce and glaze some whole truffles. Arrange in separate heaps around the dish.

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