Duck And Potato Salad

Recipe Ingredients

4		Duck legs, thighs included - (2 1/2 lbs)
		Sea salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Oil
1 teaspoon	5ml	Dried thyme
4 teaspoons	20ml	Garlic cloves - peeled (large)
1 cup	237ml	Dry white wine or vermouth
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Fingerling or baby Yukon Gold potatoes - scrubbed
2 tablespoons	30ml	Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon	15ml	Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons	30ml	White wine vinegar
2		Shallots - peeled, minced
6		Cornichons - finely diced
1 tablespoon	15ml	Drained capers
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chopped chives - plus
		More for garnish
1 tablespoon	15ml	Chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon	15ml	Chopped fresh basil
1		Frisee - torn into pieces
		= (or 8 romaine leaves or 4 cups arugula)

Recipe Instructions

Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Rinse the duck legs and pat them dry. Season them well on both sides with the salt and pepper and lay them in an oiled, shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with thyme and arrange the garlic cloves around. Roast 1 hour. Opening the oven briefly, pour the wine or vermouth carefully around the legs, avoiding the skin. Continue roasting until the meat is very tender, about 30 minutes longer. Set aside to cool slightly.

While the duck cooks, place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well.

While the potatoes cook, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, shallots, cornichons, capers, chives, dill and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Thinly slice the still-warm potatoes on the diagonal and place in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over them and toss to coat. Shred the duck meat with two forks into large chunks and add to the bowl (discard the skin if it's too tough). Toss again. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Arrange on the frisee, romaine leaves or arugula; sprinkle with a good handful of the chopped chives and serve warm.

This recipe yields 4 servings as an appetizer or lunch entree.

Each serving: 566 calories; 44 grams protein; 36 grams carbohydrates; 10 grams fiber; 23 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 166 mg. cholesterol; 642 mg. sodium.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 07-30-2003

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