SEARED DUCK WITH POMEGRANATE MOLASSES AND ISRAELI COUSCOUS
Steps:
- Sprinkle both sides of the duck breasts with salt and pepper. Add the olive oil to a large saute pan and place the duck in the pan skin-side down. Place the pan over medium-low heat and cook the duck breasts low and slow to allow the fat to render, spooning out and reserving the fat as it renders, until the skin gets nice and crispy, 8 to 9 minutes. Turn the duck over and cook until well-seared on the flesh side, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the duck from the pan, cover with foil and let rest for about 10 minutes.
- Pour off and reserve any remaining duck fat, then add the pomegranate molasses to the pan and cook over low heat until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring the chicken stock and saffron to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Turn off the heat and set aside to steep.
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Cook the haricots verts until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes, then shock in the ice water. Cut in half on a bias and set aside.
- In the same pot, boil the couscous until partially cooked but still with a little bite to it, approximately 8 minutes. Strain and lay the couscous on a sheet pan to cool. Set aside.
- Sweat the onion and garlic in a couple tablespoons of duck fat in a large saute pan over medium heat, along with the crushed red pepper and a pinch of salt, about 3 minutes. Add the zucchini and scallion whites and saute for about 2 more minutes. Add about 1 cup saffron stock and the couscous and bring to a simmer; cook until the couscous is cooked through, adding more saffron stock as needed, about 5 minutes more. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the almonds, apricots and haricots verts.
- Brush the pomegranate molasses on the duck breasts. Cut the breasts on a bias and plate with the couscous, topped with scallion greens and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle a bit of the pomegranate molasses over the duck and couscous.
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Edward Maher
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either.
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[email protected]This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll try using less pomegranate molasses next time.
Rsahiba
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my duck turned out dry. I'll have to try this recipe again.
Md chada. Lie.
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a romantic dinner. It's elegant and delicious.
Ariz Mhia
[email protected]I made this dish for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best duck he's ever had.
SaQiB S
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing.
Tania Hendricks
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to recipe for duck.
Victoria Potter
[email protected]This is one of those recipes that I always get requests for. It's a crowd-pleaser.
md Asibur Hossain
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. I got lots of compliments.
Maria Rosas
[email protected]I've never cooked duck before, but this recipe made it easy. The step-by-step instructions were very helpful.
Jawad Khadim
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
John Casey
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of duck, but this dish changed my mind. The pomegranate molasses sauce was the perfect complement to the duck.
Mubarok Hossan
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it tasted like it came from a restaurant.
Batamuriza Sarah
[email protected]I made this for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Pasc Ltd
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The duck was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and tangy.
J LN
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.
Faith Blackshear
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. The duck is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Mohammad Zuboraj
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
mohamed tawfeeq
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.
Roger Kee jr
[email protected]This dish was a hit! The duck was cooked perfectly and the pomegranate molasses sauce was delicious. I served it with Israeli couscous and a side of roasted vegetables.