Baked duck leg hunter style
3 servings
55 minutes
Baked duck leg hunter-style is a true embodiment of French cuisine, combining refined taste and rustic simplicity. This recipe has its roots in the traditions of hunting feasts, where game was prepared with rich marinades and spicy seasonings that enhance the meat's flavor. The duck leg, infused with tangy soy sauce, sharp mustard, and spicy wasabi, acquires a rich aroma and a tender, melt-in-the-mouth texture. Baking in foil preserves juiciness, while the final roasting with leeks adds a subtle sweetness. This dish pairs perfectly with a glass of red wine and a side of roasted vegetables, creating a rich gastronomic experience to enjoy in the cozy atmosphere of a home dinner or at a festive table.
1
Cut the onion into rings.
- Leek: 0.5 stem
2
Pour soy sauce into a deep bowl.
- Soy sauce: 5 tablespoon
3
Add mustard.
- Dijon mustard: 2 teaspoons
4
Then add wasabi and oil.
- Mayonnaise with wasabi: 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
5
Add hunting seasoning.
- Spices: 15 g
6
Peel the garlic.
- Garlic: 2 pieces
7
Press the garlic using a press.
- Garlic: 2 pieces
8
Mix until homogeneous consistency.
9
Wrap the duck in foil and season with sauce.
- Duck legs: 3 pieces
10
Grease each leg well.
- Duck legs: 3 pieces
11
Wrap in foil and let marinate for about 30 minutes.
12
Send to a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 40 minutes.
13
Unwrap the foil.
14
Add leeks to the drained juice and bake for another 10 minutes. Then turn off the oven and let the meat rest inside for another 5-7 minutes.
- Leek: 0.5 stem