Tagine de Canard

Tagine de Canard is a delicious Moroccan dish featuring tender duck cooked slowly with aromatic spices and sweet fruits, delivering a perfect balance of flavors. This high-protein meal is ideal for a cozy dinner and showcases the rich culinary heritage of Morocco.

Ingredients

• Duck legs - 2 pieces (approximately 400g)
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground ginger - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Dried apricots - 100g, chopped
• Almonds - 50g, toasted and roughly chopped
• Chicken broth - 300ml
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a tagine or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
2. Season the duck legs with salt and pepper, then brown them in the pot for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the ground cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and paprika, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Return the duck legs to the pot, add the chopped dried apricots, chicken broth, and honey. Bring to a simmer.
6. Cover and reduce the heat to low, cooking for 60 minutes, or until the duck is tender and the flavors meld together.
7. Once cooked, stir in the toasted almonds and adjust seasoning if necessary.
8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 135 mg
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and recovery.
• Contains healthy fats from duck and olive oil, beneficial for heart health.

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