Method
- Preheat oven on broiler setting.
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Use a fork to score the duck breasts through the skin and fat but not all the way through to the meat.
- Heat a large heavy skillet on medium high.
- Fry the duck breasts skin side down, until the skin browns and fat runs out, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the breasts from the pan, and pour off most of the fat.
- Return breasts to pan, and fry skin side up for another 10 minutes.
- Remove breasts from pan, and allow resting on a baking sheet.
- Mix the sea salt, cinnamon and Demerara sugar together and sprinkle over the skin of the duck breasts.
- Pour most of the fat out of the frying pan.
- Mix together the red wine, cassis, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour into the pan, and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened.
- Add raspberries, and simmer for another minute until heated through.
- Broil the duck breasts skin side up, until the sugar begins to caramelize, about 1 minute.
- Slice the duck breasts thinly, pour a little sauce over the top, and serve warm.
Recipe & image: Chef Suresh Thampy, Executive Chef, Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai International Airport