Barbary Duck with Cherries and Chocolate Ganache

Succulent roast duck served with a glossy cherry sauce, crispy skin, and a unique vinegar-infused chocolate ganache quenelle.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1205.1 kcals 4820.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 35.5 grams 142.1 grams
Fat 105.1 grams 420.2 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
125
g
CondimentsSauces
400
ml
Dairy
110
g
Fruits
200
g
Cherry
fresh, stones removed
Liquids
300
ml
Meat
2
piece
NutsSeeds
2
clove
6
sprig
Thyme
fresh
1
count
Salt
to taste
1
count
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetables
3
piece
Shallot
chopped
1
punnet
Lamb's Cress
alternatively mustard cress

Steps

  • Boil vinegar in a saucepan until reduced to 110ml.
  • Melt the chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
  • Stir butter and reduced vinegar into the chocolate and refrigerate for two hours until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 150°C and butcher the ducks into legs and breasts.
  • Brown duck legs skin-side down in a pan, then add duck fat, one garlic clove, and half the thyme.
  • Roast duck legs in the oven for 60 to 90 minutes and keep warm.
  • Sauté shallots, garlic, and thyme in oil, then glaze with sugar, port, and chicken stock until thickened.
  • Sieve the sauce, season, and simmer with cherries for one minute.
  • Remove skin from breasts and roast flat between weighted trays for 5 minutes until crisp.
  • Pan-fry seasoned duck breasts in duck fat for 2-3 minutes per side and rest.
  • Place one leg on each plate and surround with carved breast pieces.
  • Top breast pieces with crisp skin, chocolate quenelles, cherry sauce, and cress.