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Caramelized Crispy Duck On A Bed Of Rice

Serves 2

Ingredients

For the duck

  • ½ duck breast, sliced at an angle
  • 3 tbsp plain flour
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ orange, juice only
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

For the rice

  • ½ leek, sliced
  • ½ chilli, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 orange, zest only
  • 110g/4oz pre-cooked rice

Method

  1. Cut the duck breast into thin slices.
  2. Season the flour with salt and pepper and coat the duck slices in the flour.
  3. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the duck for two minutes.
  4. Add all the other ingredients for the duck and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. For the rice, soften the leek and chilli in the oil for 4-5 minutes but do not colour.
  6. Add the rice and orange zest and fry for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Put the balsamic vinegar in a small pan and heat for 5-6 minutes until it has reduced and thickened.
  8. Serve the duck on the rice and drizzle round the balsamic vinegar.