Jul 09 2026
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Farming Worx Duck Confit Recipe

Inspired by River Café
Time3h
Serves4

Forno Roasted & Pickled Kohlrabi, Compressed Cucumber Confit, Shiitake Mushrooms, Crispy Shallots, Cilantro

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Ingredients

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Duck Confit

Forno Roasted & Pickled Kohlrabi

Compressed Cucumber Confit

Shiitake Mushrooms

Crispy Shallots

Garnish

Method

Duck Confit

  1. 1

    Prepare the Duck

    Season the duck legs with salt, black pepper, and thyme. Place them in a large bowl, cover with duck fat, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.

  2. 2

    Cook the Duck

    Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C). Place the duck legs in a baking dish and cover with the duck fat. Cook for 2-3 hours until tender. Let cool in the fat.

Forno Roasted & Pickled Kohlrabi

  1. 3

    Roast Kohlrabi

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cut kohlrabi into wedges. Toss with olive oil and salt, then roast for 20-25 minutes until golden.

  2. 4

    Pickle Kohlrabi

    In a bowl, mix apple cider vinegar, honey, and salt. Add the roasted kohlrabi and let sit for at least 1 hour.

Compressed Cucumber Confit

  1. 5

    Prepare Cucumber

    Peel and slice cucumbers. Sprinkle with salt and sugar, let sit for 10 minutes. Rinse, and toss with rice vinegar.

Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms

  1. 6

    Cook Mushrooms

    In a skillet, heat sesame oil. Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and soy sauce. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.

Crispy Shallots

  1. 7

    Fry Shallots

    Slice shallots thinly and dust with flour. Heat vegetable oil in a pan, fry shallots until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

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