Duck Breast With Passion Fruit Sauce And Crushed New Potatoes

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A layer of passion fruit makes this vanilla cheesecake recipe look and taste exquisite. This simon hulstone recipe is easy and delicious

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Steps

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Start with the passion fruit sauce by cutting the fruit in half , remove the pulp and seeds and flesh from inside and place in a small saucepan.

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Next , add the whisky and star anis and bring to the boil.

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The whisky may flamb , allow the alcohol to burn off and remove the pan from the heat until the flame burns out.

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Add the maple syrup and black treacle and bring back to the boil.

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Remove from the heat to allow the ingredients to infuse.

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Reheat the sauce when ready to serve.

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Wash and place the new potatoes into a suitable sized pan , cover with cold water and bring to the boil.

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Cook for about 10-15 minutes of until tender.

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Strain and leave to cool slightly.

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While the potatoes are cooling , place the duck breast on a chopping board , skin side up and using a sharp knife , score the skin in a diagonal direction.

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Then turn the duck breast around and score in the opposite direction.

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Season the duck breast with a salt and black pepper.

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Heat an oven proof frying pan on a high hea.

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Ingredients

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duck breasts, salt, pepper, passion fruit, star anise, whiskey, maple syrup, black treacle, new potatoes, butter, fresh chives