Whole Roast Duck with Braised Lettuce and Potato Pancakes

A celebratory roast duck with a British twist, featuring honey-soy glaze, braised lettuces, and fluffy potato pancakes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 2425.2 kcals 4850.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 132.9 grams 265.8 grams
Fat 160.1 grams 320.2 grams
Protein 99.3 grams 198.5 grams
Cook Time
115 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
75
g
Dairy
100
g
2
piece
Egg
Free-range
125
ml
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Peel only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
300
ml
Stock
Chicken or duck
Meat
2
kg
Duck
Whole free range, trimmed, wings removed
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
For seasoning
1
tsp
6
sprig
Thyme
Leaves picked
OilsFats
1
piece
Oil
For frying
Other
150
g
Honey
Clear
Vegetables
4
piece
Little Gem Lettuce
Cut in half lengthways and washed
250
g
Potato
Baked, flesh only, mashed

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Pierce the duck skin with a knife, season with salt and Sichuan pepper, and place on a wire rack in a roasting tin.
  • Roast the duck for 25 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 120°C and cook for 75 minutes, basting with reserved duck fat every 20 minutes.
  • Boil stock with thyme, butter, and lemon rind, then braise lettuce in the mixture for 10 minutes.
  • Increase oven to 180°C, glaze the duck with honey, and roast for 20 minutes while basting.
  • Drizzle soy sauce over the duck during the final baste and let it rest once cooked.
  • Mix mashed potato, flour, baking powder, eggs, and milk to create a pancake batter.
  • Fry spoonfuls of batter in oil until golden-brown on both sides.
  • Carve the duck and serve with lettuce, pancakes, and a spoonful of cooking liquor.