Magret de Canard - Duck Breasts with Honey and Chinese Five Spice

The  Luv-a-duck  breast is on special in Woolworths when I cooked this for my husband (tips on saving). Magret de Canard recipe is a French dish. It was so delicious, tender and juicy. And we love to cook it again for special occasions.

 

Serves : 2

Ingredients

• 2 duck breasts Luv-a-Duck
• salt and freshly ground pepper
•  2 tablespoon honey
•  1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
•  1 teaspoon truffle condiment with   balsamic vinegar of Modena or just balsamic vinegar
•  2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Method 

1.  Dry the skin of the duck breasts with paper towel. Score the fat in a criss-cross pattern  Season the duck breast with salt and pepper.

2. Combine the honey with the soy sauce, 1tsp of balsamic vinegar and Chinese five spice.

3. Heat a pan over medium heat without any added fat and place the duck breasts, skin side down, in the pan. Turn the heat to medium-low and let the duck cook slowly until the skin is well browned (about ten minutes). Turn the duck breasts over and cook on the other side for about five minutes. Set aside, covered, in a warm place.

4. Remove excess fat from the frying pan and add the honey mixture, over medium heat. Put the duck breasts back in the pan and turn to coat with this mixture. Deglaze with the 2tbsp of balsamic vinegar.

5. Put the duck breasts on the plates drizzle the sauce around the plate. 

6. Serve it with salad leaves.

Thanking GOD for everything!

Mrs.Shirley Simmons