Duck breasts with berriesIngredients of Duck breasts with berries2 (about 200g each) boneless duck breasts1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder2 tsp demerara sugar1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp sea salt1 tbs cornflour or arrowroot100ml (5 tbs) red wine100ml (5 tbs) creme de cassis*75ml chicken stock1 garlic clove, crushed1 small onion, finely chopped250g fresh or frozen mixed berriesPreparation of Duck breasts with berriesScore the duck by making three slashes through the skin, not the flesh. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat, add the duck skin-side down and cook until light golden and most of the fat has been rendered. Transfer to a board, discard most of the fat and allow to cool.Combine the five spice, sugar and cinnamon, then press the mixture into the skin of the duck with your hands. Season with the sea salt and pepper. Return the duck to the pan and cook flesh-side down over low-medium heat for 3-4 minutes, then set aside to rest.Place the cornflour and 2 tablespoons cold water in a jug, stirring to dissolve. Add wine, creme de cassis and stock.Drain all but 1 tablespoon of duck fat from the pan. Add the garlic and onion to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Add the red-wine mixture and cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes. Add half the berries and cook for 2-3 minutes. Press the mixture through a sieve and discard the solids.Reheat, adding remaining berries before serving. Season, then place the duck under a hot grill and grill skin-side up until just starting to crisp. Rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly. Serve with a potato galette and a little of the sauce drizzled over.Notes and Tips for Duck breasts with berriesYou can prepare the duck and sauce ahead of time. Cook the duck up until the grill stage and the sauce up until you add the remaining berries.* Available from liquor stores.Source: Taste.com.au
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Duck breasts with berries
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