Roast Crown of Duck with Young Turnips and Green Olives

Chinese five spice rubbed duck crown roasted with turnips and olives, served with a rich red wine sauce and salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1213.1 kcals 4852.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.1 grams 44.5 grams
Fat 105.1 grams 420.2 grams
Protein 48.2 grams 192.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
55
g
Liquids
125
ml
Meat
2
piece
NutsSeeds
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
2
tbsp
Chives
chopped
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
split into 15ml portions
4
tbsp
Olive Oil
for dressing
Vegetables
340
g
Baby Turnips
peeled and trimmed
170
g
1
piece
Shallot
finely chopped
340
g
1
piece
Shallot
finely chopped, for salad

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Sear the duck breasts in 15ml olive oil for five minutes and prick the skin.
  • Brush the duck with a mixture of the remaining olive oil and Chinese five spice.
  • Blanch the turnips in boiling salted water, drain, and dry.
  • Roast the duck crowns and turnips for 10 minutes.
  • Add the olives to the tray and roast for another 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove the duck, olives, and turnips and let them rest in a warm place.
  • Brown the chopped shallot in the roasting tray.
  • Pour off excess fat, add the wine, and reduce by half.
  • Add the stock to a clean pan with the wine mixture and reduce by two thirds.
  • Strain the sauce, season, and whisk in the butter.
  • Combine the sauce with the turnips, olives, duck juices, and chives.
  • Mix green beans and the second shallot for the salad.
  • Whisk mustard, vinegar, and oils together to dress the salad.
  • Carve the duck breasts and serve with the sauce, turnips, and salad.