Duck With Mango Recipes

Steps:

• The duck has to be prepared the day before because of the long slow cooking time. If you are purchasing a pre-cooked confit of duck, skip the instructions in this paragraph and follow the directions on the package of the product. In any event, you will need to shred the duck for use in this recipe. For your own confit of duck, mix the salt, pepper and garlic together and coat the duck with the seasonings rubbing into the surface of the duck. On the stovetop, heat the oil or lard in a deep roasting pan (if you will be using the oven) or in a large Dutch oven (if you will be cooking on the range). (Note: you will be poaching the duck, not frying it, so, it is important to avoid making the oil too hot.) Add the duck to the warm oil. If you are using the oven, put the duck in a preheated 200 degree F oven for about 6 to 8 hours. If you are using the stovetop, cook the duck at a simmer. In either case, the duck must be cooked until it falls away from the bone. Remove all the duck meat from the bones and reserve meat until needed.
• Cut the endive in half and remove the core. Lightly sear the cut sides of the endive in olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick pan. Sprinkle in the sugar, salt, pepper, and butter - cover and continue to cook until al dente - about 10 minutes. You want the endive to be slightly tender, but firm enough to support the duck filling. Season with salt and pepper, remove from heat, and let cool.
• Prepare the mango/berry puree by adding the mango and strawberries to a blender or food processor and blending until smooth.
• If duck is cold, heat or re-heat it, depending on whether you have made your own confit, or have purchased it prepared. Shred the duck with 2 forks.
• Fill each endive-half with duck, spoon mango berry puree on top and garnish with a raspberry. Serve slightly warm.

Steps:

• Heat a large round grill pan over medium-high heat. Add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan and let oil heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Rub the blackening spices all over the duck pieces until both sides are covered. Carefully place the spiced duck pieces into the pan, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until desired degree of doneness.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients by gently stirring with a wooden spoon or plastic spatula until thoroughly mixed. Set aside to let flavors meld. Spoon the salsa over the duck pieces, or serve as a garnish on the side.
• Prepare the wild rice according to the directions on the box. In a medium skillet, saute the pepper, onion, and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until vegetables are tender, being careful not to let the garlic burn. When the rice is fully cooked, add the sauteed vegetables to the rice, and stir to combine.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add enough olive oil to thinly coat the bottom of the pan, and let oil heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the pepper, mushrooms, and garlic to the pan, and saute until the vegetables are almost tender. Add the beans and carrots to the pan, and cook until all of the vegetables are slightly tender and the flavors have combined. Serve with the Blackened Duck and Wild rice.

Steps:

• Note: prep time does not include marinating time.
• Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl, mix well, add duck and combine, marinade for several hours or overnight.
• For the mango salsa combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well, cover and refrigerate an hour or two before serving.
• Heat an unoiled pan. Prick duck skin all over, add duck skin side down to pan, cook until browned and crisp. (you will have to drain the fat several times while cooking as there is a lot of fat in the skin of a duck.) Spread about a teaspoon of marinade onto the meat of the breast then place on a wire rack skin side up. Bake in pre heated oven 180c 20-25 Min's or until cooked as desired. I turn the grill on for the last couple of minutes of cooking to really crisp up the skin.
• Serve duck with mango salsa and green salad.
• For the salad.
• Cook bacon in a pan until browned and crisp. drain on absorbent paper.
• Remove crusts from bread. Butter one side sprinkle with garlic powder, parsley and basil fry in pan until browned and crisp do the same to the other side, repeat with remaining slice of bread, cut both slices into cubes.
• Combine lettuce leaves, homemade crouton's, bacon (reserving enough bacon to throw a few pieces on the top for presentation) in a bowl. Top with watercress. Drizzle with dressing or serve dressing on the side.
• For the dressing combine all the ingredients in a jar and shake well.

Steps:

• Bring first 10 ingredients to boil in large pot; boil 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 6 cups cold water. Cool completely. Add ducks to brine, immersing entirely. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours and up to 18 hours.
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Place rack in roasting pan. Remove ducks from brine and drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. Place ducks on rack in pan. Roast ducks 45 minutes. Remove excess fat from pan with baster. Continue roasting until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, about 1 hour longer. Let rest 30 minutes.
• Cut each duck in half and transfer each half to plate. Spoon Honeyed-Mango Chutney Sauce alongside and serve.
• *Available at Asian markets and specialty foods stores, and in the spice section of some supermarkets.

Steps:

• Make vinaigrette by mixing olive oil, mustard, vinegar and salt and pepper. Place in bottom of large mixing bowl. Toss well with chicory. Arrange salad on 4 serving plates.
• Peel mangoes and arrange slices around rim of dishes.
• Saute French bread slices in 2 tablespoons of the butter until golden. Remove and rub with garlic cloves. Keep them warm.
• In skillet saute duck breasts in 1 tablespoon butter until rare (about 5 minutes). Keep warm.
• Deglaze pan with 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar and add stock. Reduce by half. Set aside. In another pan saute mushrooms and shallots in 2 tablespoons butter. When cooked, place over salads. Slice warm duck breasts and distribute over middle of salads. Place French bread on plates. Reheat sauce, check for seasonings and pour over duck slices. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Make cuts in the duck breast skin and rub with salt and pepper.
• In a preheated heavy frying pan, fry the breasts on a fairly hot heat, skin side down for about 5/6 minutes until the skin has turned golden brown.
• Turn over, lower the heat and cook for several minutes more until tender and to your own liking.
• Remove the duck from the pan, cover and keep warm.
• Skim off the duck fat from the juices in the pan, there will most likely be a lot of fat.
• Add the stock to the pan, stir to deglaze, then add the butter, chutney, orange juice and the brandy.
• Stir well, mix the potato flour with some water and add to the pan to thicken the sauce.
• Slice the duck diagonally, arrange with the mango slices on warmed plates. Pour over the sauce.