Duck Breast with Duchess Potatoes and Apple-Lingonberry Sauce
This story has
a taste of autumn.
Roast duck is the ultimate symbol of a merchant feast and hunting prowess.
At the merchant table
Generosity
& hospitality
Hunting for game birds in Russia was not merely a trade, but a beloved pastime of the prosperous estate.
Autumn duck was especially prized: birds that had accumulated rich fat and juices were considered a coveted trophy and served at formal receptions as a sign of generosity and hospitality.
The character of flavour
Apple & lingonberry
Traditionally, duck was prepared with tart autumn fruits and berries.
Local autumn apples and lingonberries form a classic duet from the merchant cellar: the apple aroma and the bright acidity of the northern berry perfectly accentuate the rich, deep flavor of the poultry.
Two flavours. A perfect balance.
A French touch
Duchess potatoes
An elegant touch to this traditional dish is the accompaniment of Duchess potatoes—mashed potatoes baked into golden rosettes, which made their way to Russian tables from French haute cuisine.