Best Fragrant Duck Breasts With Wild Rice Pilaf Recipes

Wild Rice Pilaf image

Provided by Ina Garten

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
Kosher salt
2 cups pure wild rice (10 to 12 ounces)
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan, add the onion, and cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until translucent. Add 5 cups of water, 2 teaspoons of salt, and the wild rice. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to very low, and simmer, covered, for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the rice is tender. Drain well.
Place the drained rice in a bowl, add the remaining tablespoon of butter, the scallions, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.

Fragrant Rice Pilaf image

Provided by Sheila Lukins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced (1/4 inch) onion
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
4 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 to 3/4 cup dried cherries

Steps:

1. Combine the cumin, saffron and salt. Set aside.
2. Heat the butter and oil in a pot over low heat. Add the onion and wilt, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add garlic and carrots; cook 5 minutes more, sprinkling with the spice mixture.
3. Add the rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring to mix well. Add the broth and cherries. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve hot.

Crispy Balsamic Duck Breasts image

Provided by FlemishMinx

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 duck breast halves
5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
extra balsamic vinegar, for drizzling (optional)

Steps:

Using a sharp knife, score the duck skin (fat) with diagonal parallel slashes 1/2 inch apart to make a diamond pattern, being careful not to pierce through to the flesh.
Pour the balsamic vinegar into a shallow dish just wide enough to fit the breasts in one layer.
Add the duck, flesh (not fat) side down; cover and leave to marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature (can be marinated up to 2 hours refrigerated but remove for last twenty minutes at room temperature).
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add duck, fat side down and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes (covered to avoid spattering).
After the 5 minutes, carefully pour the rendered fat from the pan and wipe the outside of the pan of any grease that may have dripped there before placing back on the stove.
Turn the duck breasts over and continue to cook: about 5 minutes more for rare, 8 for medium rare, and 10 minutes for well done, but of course depending on the size of the duck breasts.
Remove duck from pan to cutting board and slice thinly against the grain.
Serve immediately, passing extra balsamic vinegar for drizzling if desired.