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Showing posts with label Duck. Show all posts

Saturday, 26 January 2013

Marinade for Grilled Duck Breast


To marinate duck before cooking:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 large cloves minced garlic
some chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon balsamic [ for caramelization]
salt
pepper

Saturday, 15 September 2012

Duck Tacos with Goat Cheese & Sour Cherry & Chipotle Salsa


GAHHH. Sweet & Savoury... not too difficult for first time duck-cookers. 

FOR DUCK YOU NEED:

1 large duck breast
2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
12 small corn tortillas, lightly toasted
2 cups red cabbage and red onion,  thinly sliced and tossed in 2 tablespoons sour cream
crumbled goat cheese
lettuce, watercress or arugula as garnish

\HOW TO:

Mix the chipotle chili powder, cumin and salt and rub it into the skin side of the duck breast then cover it and let it sit in the fridge for a while. 
Heat an oven proof pan over medium heat.
Place the duck breast into the pan, fry until skin is crisp. 
Place the pan into a preheated 400F oven for 8 minutes.
Remove and set the duck breast aside and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. 

Assemble the tacos and enjoy.

BUT MEANWHILE:

SOUR CHERRY & CHIPOTLE SALSA

2 cups pitted sour cherries, pitted
1 chipotle chili chopped
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1 large cloves minced garlic
1 handful basil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
MAKE: 
Puree everything in a food processor until smooth.
Simmer the salsa to remove excess liquid. 

Assmble and enjoy!!