Duck Tagine With Apples Recipe

Name: Duck Tagine With Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 duck legs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 brown onions, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; salt and pepper; 150 g almonds, blanched and roasted; 25 g toasted sesame seeds; 4 granny smith apples; 10 ml orange blossom water or 10 ml water

Servings: persons

4 duck legs
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 brown onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
salt and pepper
150 g almonds, blanched and roasted
25 g toasted sesame seeds
4 granny smith apples
10 ml orange blossom water or 10 ml water

1
Remove excess fat from duck.
2
sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3
Heat a frypan with with oil and add the duck.
4
cook on all sides for 5 minutes.
5
Add coriander and ginger,.
6
Cover with water and bring to the boil.
7
Lower heat and cook for 45 to 60 minutes.
8
Take out duck, remove all fat from the stock.
9
lace a layer of onions on the bottom of the tangine plate, add duck and a quarter of the stock.
10
Cover and bring to the boil, lower the heat and cook 10 minutes.
11
Peel and core and slice the apples, arrange around the duck, cover and cook a further 5 minutes.
12
Before serving add orange blossom water and roasted almonds, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
13
Serve hot with couscousor rice.
14
Chicken legs may be used instead of duck legs.

410

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 duck legs, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 brown onions, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Duck Tagine With Apples falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Duck Tagine With Apples

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Variations & substitutions

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