Warm Mallard Duck Salad with Puy Lentils and Crisp Parsnip Shreds

Seared mallard duck breasts served over a warm bed of Puy lentils and salad leaves, topped with crispy parsnip shreds.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 620.1 kcals 2480.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.1 grams 88.5 grams
Fat 40.2 grams 160.8 grams
Protein 36.4 grams 145.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
25
g
LegumesPulses
Liquids
150
ml
800
ml
Chicken Stock
for the sauce
150
ml
Chicken Stock
for the lentils
Meat
1
piece
Mallard Duck Carcass
without the breasts, roughly chopped
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
piece
1
sprig
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped, for lentils
1
sprig
Thyme
for lentils
1
1
Salt
to taste
OilsFats
1
1
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
Vegetables
2
piece
Shallots
sliced
150
g
Parsnips
thinly sliced lengthways

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 230°C.
  • Roast the duck carcass in a tin for 15 minutes until browned.
  • Fry shallots, garlic, herbs, and pepper in butter until well-browned.
  • Stir in tomato purée and cook for two minutes.
  • Add red wine and reduce until nearly evaporated.
  • Add roasted carcass, stock, and 200ml water to the pan.
  • Simmer for 45 minutes until the sauce is thickened.
  • Sieve the sauce into a clean jug and skim off fat.
  • Simmer lentils with stock, garlic, and thyme for 20 minutes.
  • Drain lentils and keep warm under foil.
  • Season duck breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Fry duck breasts skin-side down in sunflower oil until crisp.
  • Turn duck and cook for 2 to 4 minutes until slightly pink.
  • Rest the duck under foil for 10 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil to 190°C for deep frying.
  • Fry parsnip slices until golden and drain on paper.
  • Toss salad leaves with vinegar, olive oil, lentils, and sliced duck.
  • Divide salad among four plates and drizzle with sauce.
  • Garnish with fried parsnips and serve immediately.