Duck breast with ‘1001 Nights’ Muhammara sauce
Juicy duck breast with a rich, spiced pepper sauce
Juicy duck breast with a rich, spiced pepper sauce
The fun thing about cooking with a chef is that you make things you normally wouldn’t make. Duck, for example, is something I wouldn’t often cook myself because I didn’t know how to prepare it well. Erik knows it like no one else and taught me that making a tasty duck breast isn’t difficult at all! In fact, it’s ready within 10 minutes.
Bring the duck breast to room temperature. On the skin side, score a diamond pattern with a sharp knife: do not cut through, only the surface. Heat a frying pan and place the duck breasts in it skin-side down. You don’t need any oil or butter because the meat will cook in its own fat. Fry for 5 minutes, then turn and cook for another minute. Season with a little salt & pepper. Now add the Muhammara and the cooking cream and let everything warm through on low heat for a few minutes.
For serving, slice the duck breasts into nice pieces and spoon the sauce over them. We served this with a spiced couscous salad—enjoy!
Recipe
Duck breast fried in its own fat, served with a creamy Muhammara sauce. A flavorful dish with a Middle Eastern touch that’s quick to get on the table.
| Course | Main course |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | Middle Eastern |
| Servings | 2 |
| Preparation time | 20 min |
|---|---|
| Total | 20 min |
Bring the duck breast to room temperature. On the skin side, score a diamond pattern with a sharp knife: do not cut through, only the surface. Heat a frying pan and place the duck breasts in it skin-side down. You don’t need any oil or butter because the meat will cook in its own fat. Fry for 5 minutes, then turn and cook for another minute. Season with a little salt & pepper. Now add the Muhammara and the cooking cream and let everything warm through on low heat for a few minutes.
For serving, slice the duck breasts into nice pieces and spoon the sauce over them. We served this with a spiced couscous salad—enjoy!
This dish combines the rich flavor of duck breast with the spicy depth of a Muhammara sauce. Slice the meat into attractive pieces for an appealing presentation on the plate.
Serve this dish with a spiced couscous salad for a complete meal. The creamy sauce also pairs excellently with roasted vegetables or steamed rice.
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