Duck with Fennel and Orange Salad
Khanh OngIngredients:
Pan Seared Duck:
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1⁄2 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1⁄2 tsp salt
- 1 duck breast
- 200ml orange juice
- 100ml madeira
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 star anise
- 2 tsp caster sugar
- 30g butter
Orange and fennel salad:
- 1⁄2 a bulb of fennel shaved
- 2 oranges segmented
- 1⁄4 cup of pomegranate
- 1 cup of watercress
- 1⁄2 red onion sliced
- 1⁄4 cup of walnuts
Method:
- Toast all the spices, except the star anise in a dry pan then crush in a mortar and pestle with salt.
- Cross score the skin of the duck and rub the entire breast with spice rub
- Place skin side down in a cold pan on medium heat and cook for 8-12 minutes.
- Flip and cook for another 8-10 minutes on the other side.
- Remove and set aside covered with foil for 10 minutes.
- Pour orange juice, madeira, vinegar, star anise and sugar in the same pan and reduce by 3⁄4
- Add butter and use to sauce to dress the duck.
Orange and fennel salad Method:
- Toss all the ingredients together in a bowl and serve with the duck and sauce
Our friends at Wine Selectors recommend pairing this dish with a Pinot Noir.
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