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Fungi Risotto with Duck Magret

Ingredients
  

For the Risotto:

  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 3 cups vegetable broth warmed
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Duck Magret:

  • 1 duck breast magret
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Salad:

  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 1/2 cup radish thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cheese crumbled (use any cheese available)
  • Balsamic vinegar for dressing

Instructions
 

Risotto:

  • In a large pan over medium heat, sauté the shallot in olive oil until translucent.
  • Add the arborio rice to the pan, stirring for a minute until the grains are well-coated and slightly toasted.
  • Pour in the white wine and stir until it is almost completely absorbed.
  • Begin adding the warmed vegetable broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring often. Wait until each addition is almost fully absorbed before adding the next.
  • With the last addition of broth, add the sliced mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook until the rice is creamy and mushrooms are tender.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat.

Duck Magret:

  • Score the skin of the duck breast in a diamond pattern, taking care not to cut into the meat.
  • Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Place the duck skin-side down in a cold non-stick pan. Turn the heat to medium.
  • Cook until the fat has rendered and the skin is crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Then flip the duck and cook to your preferred doneness, about 5 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Remove from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Salad:

  • Combine the kale, radish, and crumbled cheese in a salad bowl.
  • Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to combine.