A guest post by Adele Griffiths who went to “The good food and wine show” in Cape Town where Australia’s Masterchef Jonathan Daddia did some kitchen magic.
Jonathan’s dish was Vanilla Balsamic Roast Duck with Glazed Pears and Toasted Walnuts:
He used 2 duck breasts and seasoned them sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. While preparing he preheated the oven to 200 deg. The breasts are placed skin-down in a cold non-stick pan, and then placed over high heat. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the fat is released and the skin browned. Turn the breasts over and cook for 1 minute.
Drain fat from the pan, turn the breasts back onto the skin side, add a good splash of balsamic vinegar with the seeds of a vanilla pod and place in the oven for 6-8 minutes.
At the same time roast the walnuts in the oven. Remove the duck and the walnuts from the oven. Let the duck rust for 2-3 minutes before slicing.
Slice one small pear and glaze by heating some butter in a small pan over medium heat, add the honey and sauté the pears gently until they are nicely coloured all over. Don’t burn or overcook!
Place a small bunch of rocket on a plate, top with glazed pear and walnuts. Arrange the sliced duck on the place. Drizzle with balsamic reduction.
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