THE DUCK-FAT GRAINS

(Our Play on Arroz de Pato Shortcut)

THE DUCK-FAT GRAINS

Ingredients: 2 Duck breasts (diced), 100g Chouriço, 300g Carolino rice, 1 tsp Black pepper, 0.5 tsp Cinnamon, 1 Orange (zested), 800ml Chicken stock, 50ml Port wine...

Ingredients

  • 2 Duck breasts (diced)
  • 100g Chouriço
  • 300g Carolino rice
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 Orange (zested)
  • 800ml Chicken stock
  • 50ml Port wine

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry duck cubes skin-side down until the fat renders; add chouriço and char until crispy. remove meat.
  2. The Bloom Add rice, cinnamon, and orange zest to the duck fat; toast for 1 minute with a 20ml splash of Port.
  3. The Swell Add stock and remaining Port; simmer covered for 15 minutes.
  4. The Marriage Return meat; transfer to a dish. Bake at 220°C for 5 minutes until the top is charred and rock-hard.
  5. The Final Flourish Finish with a squeeze of raw orange juice.

Cuisine: Portuguese

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