Roasted Five-Spice Breast of Duck with Sauce Bigarade and Cavolo Nero

Duck breast roasted with toasted spices, served with a caramelized citrus sauce and sautéed cavolo nero.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 710.2 kcals 1420.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 19.2 grams 38.4 grams
Fat 55.4 grams 110.8 grams
Protein 34.1 grams 68.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Sherry Vinegar
Or balsamic vinegar
Dairy
25
g
Unsalted Butter
Cut into small pieces for sauce
50
g
Unsalted Butter
For the cavolo nero
Fruits
3
piece
Oranges
Zest of 2 and juice of 3
1
piece
Lemon
Zest and juice
Liquids
Meat
2
piece
Duck Breasts
Trimmed and skin scored
NutsSeeds
2
piece
1
stick
Cinnamon
Whole stick
4
piece
Cloves
Whole
2.5
ml
Cumin Seeds
Approximately ½ tsp
2.5
ml
Coriander Seeds
Approximately ½ tsp
Vegetables
1
head
Cavolo Nero
Roughly chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Dry fry all spices for 2 minutes and grind into a fine powder.
  • Rub the spice mix over the duck and sear skin-side down in a hot pan until fat renders.
  • Roast the duck in the oven for 8-12 minutes until cooked through.
  • Rest the meat for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Simmer citrus zests in water for 5 minutes, boil to reduce, then stir in the citrus juice.
  • Caramelize sugar in a pan, whisk in vinegar and stock, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk cold butter into the sauce to thicken.
  • Sauté the chopped cavolo nero with butter and 30ml of water for 2 minutes.
  • Slice the duck and serve with the greens and sauce.