Duck breast glazed with Fleur de sel with holiday spices
Ingredients
For the meat:
- 2 duck breasts
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon of Fleur de sel with holiday spices
For the purée:
- 400 g of sweet potatoes
- 20 g of butter
- 2 tablespoons of fresh cream
- A pinch of salt and pepper
For decoration:
- Orange zest
- A few sprigs of fresh coriander
Preparation:
Step 1: Prepare the sweet potato purée
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into cubes;
- Cook them in salted boiling water until tender (about 15 minutes);
- Drain, then mash them with a potato masher or blender;
- Mix in the butter, fresh cream, a pinch of salt, and some pepper. Keep warm.
Step 2: Prepare the duck breasts
- Score the skin of the duck breasts with a knife without cutting into the flesh;
- Heat a skillet without any fat and place the duck breasts skin-side down. Cook over medium heat for about 7 minutes to render the fat;
- Turn them over and cook the flesh side for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the duck breasts and keep them warm under aluminum foil.
Step 3: Prepare the glaze
- In the same skillet, deglaze with honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and orange juice;
- Let it reduce slightly to achieve a syrupy consistency;
- Place the duck breasts back in the skillet to coat them with the glaze.
Step 4: Final touches
- Slice the duck breasts thinly and arrange them on a plate;
- Lightly sprinkle with Christmas Fleur de Sel for a spicy, aromatic touch;
- Serve with the sweet potato purée.
Decoration:
- Add a few orange zests to enhance the spice flavors;
- Garnish with fresh coriander.