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TERRINE OF DUCK, PEAR AND GINGER
Terrine of duck, pear and ginger
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Cook Peking Duck

The mark of delicious Peking Duck is the crispness of the skin. To achieve this, the duck first needs a dip in a saucepan of boiling water for 2 - 3 minutes to tighten the skin.

While the skin is still warm, brush with 2 T honey dissolved in 2 T hot water.

Then the duck must be thoroughly dried: hang up in a cool, airy place or near an electric fan. At worst, place uncovered on a rack in the fridge overnight.

Traditionally the duck is suspended in the oven, but a vertical roaster is simpler. Roast at 200 °C for about 1 1.2 hours until mahogany brown and the skin crackling-crisp.

Carve into small pieces and wrap with shredded cucumber and spring onion in hoisin-smeared Mandarin pancakes. Or see this recipe for coriander pancakes to make at home.

Cook's note: Selected Woolworths stores once again are stocking Peking duck in the frozen foods section. Known for its fine, delicate flesh and intense flavour, the Peking duck is glazed in a piquant honey and ginger glaze. 



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Recipe by: Maranda Engelbrecht
Serves: 4
Allergens: Wheat free / Gluten free
Dietary considerations: Fat conscious / Dairy free
Category: A little effort
Prep time: 30 minutes, plus 3-4 hours setting time
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Ingredients:
2 free-range duck breasts
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup strong rooibos tea
4/5 cup sweet chilli sauce
1 T gelatin
4 pears
3 T pickled ginger
100 g blueberries
Cooking instructions:

Sear the duck breasts on both sides in a hot pan. Turn down the heat and cook for 5 more minutes, turning the breasts once. Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Remove the skin and fat layer from the breasts and season, then slice into thin slivers. 

In a small saucepan, heat the tea and sweet chilli sauce until warm, but do not allow to boil. Remove from the heat and dissolve the gelatin in the mixture. Allow to cool slightly.

Line an 18 x 9 x 6cm container with plastic wrap. Slice 2 of the pears into 3mm slices and drizzle with lemon
juice.

Pour a little of the rooibos into the bottom of the container and starting with a layer of the sliced pear, top with pickled ginger and then the duck, drizzling with the rooibos mixture between each layer.

Repeat, then pour the remaining liquid over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 hours to set.

Remove the terrine from the mould and slice carefully with a very sharp knife into 3 or 4cm slices. Serve with the remaining sliced pear and garnish with blueberries.

Per serving: 1 934.8kJ, 13.8g protein, 29.8g fat, 34.7g carbs

Cook’s tip: Substitute the duck breasts with chicken breasts if desired.

Wine: Flagstone Fiona Pinot Noir 2005


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