Cumin Duck with Peas and Roasted Baby Beetroots and Shallots

Pan-seared cumin duck breasts served with smooth pea purée, roasted baby vegetables, and a rich Madeira gravy.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 960.1 kcals 3840.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 20.7 grams 82.6 grams
Fat 80.6 grams 322.5 grams
Protein 27.6 grams 110.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
75
g
Butter
unsalted
75
g
Butter
unsalted, for vegetables
50
g
Butter
unsalted, for peas
100
ml
Liquids
5
tbsp
200
ml
Meat
4
piece
NutsSeeds
4
tbsp
Cumin
ground
1
handful
Parsley
flatleaf
1
clove
Garlic
chopped
OilsFats
4
tbsp
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for gravy
Vegetables
1
bunch
Beetroot
baby, boiled in skins until tender
250
g
Shallot
baby, boiled in skins until tender
200
g
Peas
frozen
1
piece
Shallot
chopped
1
handful
Pea Shoots
for garnish

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Sprinkle ground cumin over duck breasts and sear skin-side down in a low-heat frying pan until the fat melts and skin crisps.
  • Drain excess fat, add butter, turn duck over, and roast in the oven for 6-8 minutes before resting.
  • Peel and quarter boiled beetroots and shallots, then fry in oil for 3 minutes and finish in the oven for 3 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a pan, add frozen peas, parsley, 50ml water, and cream, then blend into a smooth purée.
  • Boil the pea pods in salted water for 2 minutes.
  • Sauté chopped shallots and garlic in the duck pan, deglaze with Madeira, reduce, add stock, and reduce again.
  • Sieve the gravy and serve carved duck with the vegetables, purée, and garnish with pea shoots.