2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 chicken stock cube
200g/7oz plain flour
salt and freshly ground black pepper
240²µ/8½´Ç³ú dried apricots, chopped
40g/1½oz strong flour
2 leaves gelatine
1 tsp salt
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú butter
60²µ/2¼´Ç³ú lard
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú smoked back bacon rashers
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú chicken breast and thigh meat, cut into chunks
1 free-range egg, beaten, for egg wash