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Duck Risotto {And a Giveaway}

September 11, 2014 By admin 49 comments

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Duck Risotto

I love risotto and chances are if I find it on a menu I will order it. Having said that I have recently had some really bad risotto when dining out. From a thick, cakey consistency to risotto that was NOT risotto- it seems like this is sometimes a catch-all menu item. Have rice you need to use? Mix it with cream and cheese and call it risotto.

This was the reasoning behind a particularly bad dish I ordered recently while traveling. When it was brought out to me I asked the server what is was. She called it cheesy rice. THAT is not risotto. That is cheesy rice. With a menu price of $17.00 I expected the slow simmered, arborio rice like I make at home.

Risotto: is a north Italian rice dish cooked in broth to a creamy consistency. The broth may be based on meat, fish, or vegetable. Many types of risotto contain butter, wine and onion. It is one of the most common ways of cooking rice in Italy.

If you have been following me for a while then you may have caught “Risotto Week” in 2011, 2012 and 2013. I spend a week each year highlighting some of my favorites along with tips and tricks to make this Italian favorite at home- for less money. On  my radio show- Around the Kitchen Sink, I devoted 1 whole episode to tackling listener questions about this dish from stirring techniques to heating your stock for a creamier texture. If I were to name a dish I could make from memory, one that I would serve to guests, it would be risotto.

Need more tips? Click HERE

 

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So there is no better dish to feature this week than my classic risotto with ground duck. Taking a recipe that is a blank canvas, I added in the flavor and healthy protein of duck. Specifically, Maple Leaf Duck. Using ground duck was a last minute thing. I had planned on searing 2 duck breasts, slicing them and serving atop a nest of creamy risotto. The more I thought about it the more I realized that the healthy fat that is rendered from cooking duck, specifically ground duck, would take this risotto to a whole new level as well as replace most of the butter in my standard recipe.

This is a fulfilling main dish recipe and makes a great sidekick to a light salad or roasted veggie. Traditionally, duck is served at a medium level of doneness (because duck is a red meat and overcooking ruins the taste) but with ground duck you can get away with cooking it to a temperature of 165 degrees also known as lightly browned. I want you to be able to try Maple Leaf Farms Duck for yourself. I even want you to call or email me when you have questions about preparing it. Really.

To make this easier for you, and because I believe in the healthy protein that is duck, I am giving away a $25 gift certificate for YOU to buy whatever YOU want from Maple Leaf Farms‘ website. All you have to do is leave a comment below with one duck item you would love to try. Need some ideas? Click HERE for inspiration.

I am taking entries, as many as you would like, from NOW-September 27th 2014 at 9 pm est. I will then randomly draw a winner and notify the winner via email. The winner will have 24 hours to respond and then I will send the gift certificate. Easy-peasy.

Now for that recipe! To make successful risotto you need a fantastic saute pan. One that conducts heat well and is balanced and not wonky, in my opinion. Use your handy skillet or one like this Browne Halco 2 QT Saute Pan that I have. Need more recommendations for affordable and durable cookware? Just let me know. I have more where that came from!


Duck Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground duck (Maple Leaf Farms)
  • 12 oz arborio rice
  • 4 C heated chicken stock
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 TB unsalted butter
  • 1/2 C grated Parmesan
  • 6 oz dry white wine such as Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio
  • 1/4 C heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 C chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • salt/pepper to taste along the way

Instructions

  1. In a large saute pan, brown the duck.
  2. Add in the butter, onion, garlic and a pinch of kosher salt.
  3. Cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes on medium heat.
  4. Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add in the wine and deglaze the pan, allow the rice to be absorbed.
  6. Stir in the hot stock 1 cup at a time and stir until absorbed.
  7. When all stock is used reduce heat to low and add in the thyme, parsley, pepper (to taste) and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Stir in the cream and saute until absorbed and rice is creamy, about 5 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat and taste to see if it needs anything- salt? Pepper? Thyme?
  10. Adjust as you see fit.
  11. Serve.

Important Notes

A great addition to this would be 2 C of frozen sweet peas. Fold in peas in the last step and serve.

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Don’t forget to enter below! I want YOU to experience Maple Leaf Duck like I have and realize that is is a great meat for family meals and the kind of lean protein that fits into any healthy lifestyle and cuisine! 

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Comments

49 responses to “Duck Risotto {And a Giveaway}”

  1. Erik Deckers says:
    September 10, 2014 at 9:42 pm
    I often get duck whenever I go to Brugge Brasserie in Broad Ripple, because I'm a big fan of it. I used to live up near Maple Leaf Farms, in fact, and would go on Wednesdays to get some of their retail specials. I've also only had risotto once before, and loved it, but have never seen it since in any of the restaurants I go to. So the duck dish I would love to try, other than duck sausage, would be your duck risotto above.
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  2. Fred says:
    September 10, 2014 at 9:45 pm
    I would love to prepare duck confit. I have had it once in my life... Thought I had died and gone to heaven.
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  3. Monica Jertson Cateron says:
    September 10, 2014 at 9:48 pm
    Ohhhhh so many choices...... duck meatballs in orange sauce look good (in their recipes) or I would make up my own duck tacos
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  4. Stephanie Dodds says:
    September 10, 2014 at 10:04 pm
    I love duck! I am not the cook in the house but I am totally having my husband make the duck risotto. I am drooling reading about it!
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  5. Jill Barnard says:
    September 10, 2014 at 10:45 pm
    I love duck but have never prepared it myself but I would love to do so. I would make one of my favorites which would duck with orange or cherry sauce . It makes my mouth water just to think about it!
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  6. Nicole Brown says:
    September 10, 2014 at 11:19 pm
    I have never had duck. I would be open to trying any recipe made with duck.
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  7. Lucinda says:
    September 11, 2014 at 12:03 pm
    I have never had duck before so I would try it with something I know I like. I think I would try the duck stirfry or the BLT with the duck bacon.
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  8. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 11, 2014 at 1:20 pm
    Duck is by far my favorite meat. I would love to try anything from that website, especially the duck bacon! Really great giveaway. My mouth is watering haha! Thank you!
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  9. Debbie Caraballo says:
    September 12, 2014 at 1:04 am
    I;ve only had it once, and loved it! So I'd settle for any preparation method! lol...maybe Duck al'orange...or some such!
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  10. Kristen says:
    September 13, 2014 at 6:44 pm
    I'd like to try the Southwest Tomatillo Duck Triangles
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  11. Kristen says:
    September 13, 2014 at 6:46 pm
    I'd like to try duck and apple wontons.
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  12. Kristen says:
    September 13, 2014 at 6:48 pm
    I'd like to try Thai Spicy Duck Salad.
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  13. Kristen says:
    September 13, 2014 at 6:49 pm
    I saw a delicious-sounding recipe for Duck Breast With Pomegranate-Citrus Glaze.
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  14. Kristen says:
    September 13, 2014 at 6:50 pm
    I'd like to try momofuku pork belly buns.
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  15. Kristen says:
    September 13, 2014 at 6:51 pm
    I'd like to try Duck Meatloaf.
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  16. Kristen says:
    September 13, 2014 at 6:52 pm
    Potato-Turnip Latkes Fried in Duck Fat sounds delicious.
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  17. Kristen says:
    September 13, 2014 at 6:53 pm
    I'd like to try Smoked Duck Pizza with Hoisin
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  18. Kristen says:
    September 13, 2014 at 6:54 pm
    Smoked Duck & Fig Tartine!
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  19. Kristen says:
    September 13, 2014 at 6:54 pm
    Duck Doughnuts with Apple Honey Sauce!!!
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  20. Kristen says:
    September 13, 2014 at 6:55 pm
    Korean BBQ Duck Tacos sound amazing!
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  21. Kristen says:
    September 13, 2014 at 6:55 pm
    Cherry-Cranberry and Smoked Duck Appetizers
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  22. Kristen says:
    September 13, 2014 at 6:56 pm
    Inside-Out, Brown Sugar-Glazed Jalapeno Duck Poppers
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  23. Kristen says:
    September 15, 2014 at 1:52 pm
    I'd like to try Peking Duck.
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  24. Kristen says:
    September 15, 2014 at 1:53 pm
    This sounds amazing: Crisp Roast Gressingham Duck with a Forcemeat Stuffing and a Confit of Apples and Prunes
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  25. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 15, 2014 at 2:19 pm
    Peking duck sounds amazing!
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  26. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 15, 2014 at 2:22 pm
    Or honey glazed duck! Omg my mouth is wateringggg
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  27. Robin Willis says:
    September 16, 2014 at 5:05 am
    I would love to make a pizza with duck bacon.......some lovely basil, mozz, and heriloom tomatoes.
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  28. Kristen says:
    September 18, 2014 at 2:30 pm
    I'd like to try Duck Wontons.
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  29. Kristen says:
    September 18, 2014 at 2:31 pm
    I'd like to try Duck Sausage.
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  30. Amanda says:
    September 22, 2014 at 12:58 pm
    Ok, you may look at me strange but duck used to be my meal of choice when I drank. After a few cocktails, I always crave duck! I usually have it Asian-style with a plum sauce over a bed of rice. So good!
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  31. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 24, 2014 at 9:46 am
    Id love to try teriyaki duck skewers!
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  32. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 24, 2014 at 9:47 am
    Duck meatballs sound awesome!
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  33. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 24, 2014 at 9:47 am
    Duck doughnuts sound really interesting!
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  34. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 24, 2014 at 9:48 am
    duck and mango quesodilla! YUM
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  35. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 24, 2014 at 9:49 am
    duck kabobs!? Im getting soooo hungry right now
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  36. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 24, 2014 at 9:50 am
    Duck lettuce wraps sounds really interseting!
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  37. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 24, 2014 at 9:50 am
    Duck fajitas!
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  38. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 24, 2014 at 9:50 am
    Duck potstickers with my own hand made sweet chili sauce. DROOOOLLLLL
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  39. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 24, 2014 at 9:51 am
    Of course a classic Rotisserie duck would be great.
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  40. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 24, 2014 at 9:51 am
    Grilled mac and cheese with duck bacon?! my family would go nuts! in a good way ahahaha
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  41. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 24, 2014 at 9:52 am
    Duck fondue would be really cool. we do fondue with beef all the time, duck would be a great change up
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  42. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 24, 2014 at 9:53 am
    OOO duck pad thai!
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  43. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 24, 2014 at 9:53 am
    A duck pizza would be yummy and fun to make!
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  44. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 24, 2014 at 9:54 am
    duck tacos! yum
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  45. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 24, 2014 at 9:55 am
    Duck hash! I would love to try it, since corned beef hash is my favorite breakfast food:)
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  46. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 24, 2014 at 9:56 am
    Duck stir fry! Cool!
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  47. Brittany Koelmel says:
    September 24, 2014 at 9:56 am
    Duck burgers....sounds awesome!
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  48. Hoosier Party Girl says:
    September 24, 2014 at 2:58 pm
    duck soup sounds interesting
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  49. Alina Hahn says:
    September 29, 2014 at 4:33 pm
    Definitely Duck and Mango Quesadilla - easy to make gluten free and something I think my whole family would enjoy.
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