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In a large wok, heat the canola oil to 350 degrees F.
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Heat a 12-inch saute pan over high heat until there is a translucent smoke.
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Add the duck breasts (no oil) skin-side down and cook for 3 minutes, until the skin is crisp (this will start to render the fat golden).
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Flip over and cook on meat side for 2 minutes.
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Preheat the broiler.
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Then, place the duck in the preheated canola oil for 1 minute.
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Turn the heat off and let the duck keep cooking for 1 1/2 minutes.
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The duck needs to be as crispy as possible.
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Remove from hot oil and let rest on a cutting board for a few minutes, skin-side down.
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Cut the breasts on the diagonal, across and down, to make long pieces.
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On an oven proof plate or baking dish, put 2 (4-ounce) portions of corn pudding, topped with 1 tablespoon each of pinon nut dust and a dollop of chutney.
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Brown the corn pudding under a preheated broiler for 4 minutes.
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Remove from broiler.
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For each serving, place 1 portion of broiled corn pudding on each plate, place the sliced duck breast on top of the pudding and chutney, and sprinkle each with 1 more tablespoon pinon dust and 1/4 teaspoon of chopped chives.
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In a large saucepan over high heat, add olive oil, onions, ginger, shallot, and garlic, stirring and shaking the pan to sweat the onions and shallots.
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Once the onions go past sweating and turn from translucent to brown, add the corn, and stir.
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Add the nutmeg, salt, and white wine.
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Stir for about 5 minutes, shaking pan for every 30 seconds, until the corn has a sheen and the wine is evaporated.
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Stir in the milk and let cook for 3 minutes.
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Add the cream, stir, and then add pepper.
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Bring the cream up to a boil and then turn down to a simmer for 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and puree in a food processor.
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If there is not time to let the mixture cool, only fill the food processor halfway.
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Puree for 2 or 3 minutes per batch.
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Press the pureed mixture through a sieve with the back of a spoon to strain out the skin and pulp.
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Taste for salt and season, if necessary.
