Culinary Uses & Everyday Applications
This cooked and frozen Coq au Vin offers a convenient single-portion meal for weeknight dinners, lunches, or French-inspired meals at home.
🍷 Weeknight Dinners
Heat the frozen pouch in simmering water according to the preparation instructions (below), then serve with your preferred side.
🥔 Serve with Potatoes or Rice
Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, or rice to accompany the red wine sauce.
🕯️ French-Inspired Meal
Serve with crusty bread and a green salad for a simple French-inspired meal.
How to prepare & heat frozen coq au vin
01Bring Water to a Simmer: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
02Add Frozen Pack: Place the still-frozen vacuum-sealed pouch into the simmering water.
03Reheat: Heat for approximately 15 minutes from the time the water reaches a simmer. Do not allow the water to boil while heating.
04Serve: Carefully remove the pouch, open it, and serve hot.
*Heating times are approximate and may vary depending on equipment and starting product temperature.
Recipe: Coq au Vin with Mashed Potatoes
1 min Prep | 15 min Reheat | Serves 1
Ingredients
- 1 portion GERALD.ph Coq au Vin (380g)
- 1 serving mashed potatoes or buttered rice
- Crusty French baguette slices
- Fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Directions
01Reheat the sealed pouch according to the product's preparation instructions.
02Prepare mashed potatoes or rice.
03Serve the Coq au Vin with the chosen side.
04Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve with bread.
Chicken, onion, garlic, red wine, flour, bacon, mushroom, white onion, and spices.
Prepared in the Philippines by a French chef.
Storage
Proper frozen storage helps maintain product quality.
01Keep Frozen: Store continuously at −18°C (0°F) until ready to heat and serve.
02Keep Sealed: Maintain the product in its original vacuum-sealed pouch until preparation to help preserve freshness and prevent freezer burn.
03Cold-Chain Shipping: Delivered via insulated cold transport across Metro Manila or available for pickup in Makati City.
Shelf Life
Follow the storage instructions to help maintain product quality.
01Best-Before Date: Check the packaging for the indicated best-before date. Keep the product continuously frozen at −18°C (0°F) or below.
02Refreezing: To maintain the best texture and sauce quality, avoid refreezing the product after thawing or heating.
03After Heating: Serve immediately after reheating. Any leftover portions should be refrigerated promptly and consumed within the recommended refrigerated storage period.