Duck Confit with Lentils

A classic French brasserie dish featuring slow-cooked duck legs served over tender seasoned Puy lentils with a honey glaze.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 961.3 kcals 3845.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 31.2 grams 124.8 grams
Fat 82.1 grams 328.4 grams
Protein 29.7 grams 118.6 grams
Cook Time
240 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
3
tbsp
LegumesPulses
200
g
Meat
175
g
Duck Legs
Corn-fed, free range Barbary duck; 4 pieces total
NutsSeeds
40
g
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
4
clove
Garlic
Unpeeled and crushed
4
sprig
Thyme
Leaves only
1
piece
Bouquet Garni
1 thyme sprig and 1 parsley sprig tied together
1
clove
Garlic
Unpeeled, for lentils
1
handful
Chervil
Leaves only, chopped
OilsFats
1
kg
Goose Fat
Melted; can substitute with duck fat
Other
2
tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Shallot
Finely chopped
1
piece
Carrot
Small, peeled and diced

Steps

  • Season duck legs with salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme in a tray.
  • Cover and marinate in the fridge for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 140°C.
  • Rinse the duck legs under cold water and pat dry.
  • Place duck in a casserole dish and submerge in melted goose fat.
  • Bake in the oven or simmer on the stove for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Skim off the fat and set the duck aside.
  • Boil lentils in a saucepan and remove any surface foam.
  • Add aromatics and simmer for 10 minutes until al dente.
  • Strain lentils and reserve 30ml of the cooking liquid.
  • Mix lentils with vinaigrette, reserved liquid, and chervil.
  • Brush duck with honey and sear in a pan for 5 minutes until crisp.
  • Serve the duck legs on top of the lentils.