Duck Breast with Cumquats

Cumquats are one of the best little fruits, often misunderstood. Goes with duck like a marriage made in heaven!

Preserved cumquats are available to buy in gourmet food shop.

4 duck breasts

8 preserved cumquats, sliced

½ cup white wine

2 tbsp. cumquat preserving juice

1 tsp. parsley

1 tsp. chives

Seasoning

• Prepare and cook duck breasts, (see Cooking Duck Breast Portions from Duck Recipes No. 2)

• Pour the duck fat into a suitable container and place the pan back on the stove on a high heat. Deglaze the pan with white wine and let it reduce down by half.

• Add cumquat liquid, the cumquats and allow to reduce to a nice syrupy sauce. Add the herbs, and correct to taste.

• Slice duck breasts 2-3 times on an angle and arrange on warmed plates.

• Pour a little of the sauce around and serve.

• This dish would be great served on top of rosti potato.

• Serve 4