Orange-Honey Glazed Duck Breast

1. 1 Duck breastpack 400 g ≈ $11.00Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 250 g
2. 2 Oranges≈ $3.80 per kg 200 g
3. 3 Honey 10 g
4. 4 Soy sauce 10 ml
5. 5 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.58 10 g
6. 6 Long-grain ricepack 800 g ≈ $1.94 70 g
7. 7 Salt 2 g
8. 8 Ground black pepper to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then add 140 ml water, a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer covered on low heat for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed. Keep covered. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. Pat the duck¹ breast dry, score the skin in a crosshatch pattern without cutting into the meat, then season with salt and pepper. Juice about 80 ml of fresh orange².

3. Place the breast skin-side down on a cold skillet over medium-low heat and render the fat for 8 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp. Flip and sear for 2 minutes.

4. Transfer the breast to the oven for 6 minutes, then let it rest for 5 minutes.

5. Discard excess fat from the skillet, then add the orange² juice, honey, and soy sauce. Simmer over medium heat until reduced by half. Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp butter⁵, and season to taste with salt.

6. Slice the duck¹ breast, drizzle with the sauce, and serve with rice.