What is Guinea Fowl?

Having enjoyed Guinea Fowl tonight I will shortly post up a short recipe for Roast Guinea Fowl , but before I do, here is a run down on one of the lesser known forms of poultry.

Guinea Fowl (pictured) is considered a fine game bird and is famed for its diet of insects, making it a friend of farmers across the country. However, it is native to West Africa, but the ones on offer is unlikely to come from anywhere so far away.

It is similar to chicken, but slightly gamey, but not to the extent of pheasant for example. It is a lovely roast option for a meal for two and tastes fantastic with a topping of crispy bacon.

The juices given out by Guinea Fowl can help create a lovely sauce or a cider gravy.