Derry Duck and Londonderry Potatoes

Duck breasts in orange glaze served with squash purée, caramelized apples, sautéed potatoes, and tender kale.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 788.6 kcals 3154.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 53.7 grams 214.8 grams
Fat 50.6 grams 202.4 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.5 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
15
g
Unsalted Butter
for the squash purée
100
ml
30
g
Unsalted Butter
for caramelised apples
50
g
Unsalted Butter
to cook kale
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
zest only
2
piece
15
ml
Lemon Juice
for acidulated water
Liquids
100
ml
Meat
4
piece
Duck Breasts
trimmed, butterflied and skin scored
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for the squash purée
50
g
Duck Fat
reserved from cooking
Vegetables
1
piece
Squash
peeled and cut into 2cm dice
15
g
Root Ginger
freshly grated
200
g
Curly Kale
roughly chopped

Steps

  • Heat oil and butter in a pan, add squash, and fry gently without browning.
  • Add ginger and orange zest, cook until squash is soft, then stir in cream and seasoning.
  • Blender the squash until smooth and pass through a fine sieve.
  • Scoop apple spheres and place them in acidulated water.
  • Melt butter and sugar in a pan until caramelised, then coat the drained apple balls.
  • Boil maple syrup, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar until sticky, then reduce again with orange juice.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Boil potatoes until soft, refresh in cold water, and peel.
  • Fry seasoned duck skin-side down for 8 minutes, then roast in the oven for 3 minutes.
  • Coat cooked duck in glaze and rest for 10 minutes.
  • Sauté kale in butter until tender and season.
  • Fry peeled potatoes in duck fat until golden brown and season.
  • Reheat purée and apples, then plate with sliced duck and kale.