Indulge in a culinary journey with Jamie Oliver's Duck Ragu, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This hearty and comforting dish, deeply rooted in Italian tradition, showcases tender duck meat slow-cooked in a rich and flavorful ragu sauce. Braised in red wine, the duck exudes a delectable aroma, while a medley of vegetables and herbs, including carrots, celery, onions, garlic, fresh thyme, and rosemary, adds depth and complexity to the sauce. A touch of tomato paste intensifies the umami, and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese at the end provides a delightful finishing touch. Accompany this exquisite ragu with your choice of pasta, from classic tagliatelle to hearty pappardelle, allowing the succulent sauce to coat every strand. For a delightful variation, try Jamie's Duck Ragu with Pappardelle, where the broad pasta ribbons provide an ample surface for the flavorful ragu. Additionally, the article offers a vegetarian alternative with Jamie's Lentil Ragu, a wholesome and protein-packed dish that celebrates the humble lentil. This meatless ragu, simmered in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic vegetables and herbs, is a testament to the versatility and deliciousness of plant-based cuisine. Both the Duck Ragu and Lentil Ragu recipes provide detailed instructions, ensuring culinary success for home cooks of all levels.
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ROAST DUCK
This is a massive Oliver family favourite - everyone loves building their own pancakes and roast duck is such a treat. I get my pancakes from a Chinese supermarket or online, but if you can't find them, use iceberg lettuce leaves instead.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Duck Recipes Christmas Dinner Party
Time 2h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Get your meat out of the fridge and up to room temperature before you cook it. Preheat the oven to 180oC/350oF/gas 4.
- Peel the onion, cut into wedges and place in a roasting tray with the giblets and a splash of water.
- Rub the duck all over with 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 tablespoon of Chinese five-spice and a really good pinch of sea salt.
- Halve the clementine and place in the cavity, then sit the duck directly on the bars of the oven, with the tray of onions and giblets underneath to catch the tasty fat.
- Roast for 2 hours, or until the duck is crispy and cooked through, turning the onions occasionally to prevent them from catching.
- While the duck cooks, prep the garnishes. Trim and halve the spring onions and carrots, then finely slice lengthways, scratch a fork down the cucumber, and finely slice it with the chilli. Pick the herb leaves. Cut the lime into wedges.
- Remove the cooked duck to a platter, cover, and rest for 30 minutes. Pour all the fat from the tray into a jar, cool, and place in the fridge for tasty cooking another day.
- Now you've got a choice: you can make a dark hoisin utilizing the bonus flavour from the tray, or you can do it separately in a pan to achieve the vibrant colour you see in the picture - both ways are super-tasty, it's purely personal preference.
- Using the tray, remove and discard the giblets, leaving the onions behind. Place over a medium heat on the hob, peel, roughly chop and add the garlic and ginger, add 1 teaspoon of five-spice, then stir in the cranberries, picking up all the sticky goodness from the base of the tray.
- Cook for 2 minutes, then add the soy, rice wine vinegar, honey, clementine juice and a splash of water. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until thick and glossy.
- Pour into a blender and blitz until smooth, then taste and season to perfection.
- If you're doing it in a pan, just follow the instructions above, adding a splash of oil to the pan before the garlic, ginger and five-spice.
- In batches, warm the pancakes in a bamboo steamer over a pan of simmering water for just 1 to 2 minutes.
- Slice the duck meat, or get two forks and ravage it all off the bone. Serve everything in the middle of the table so everyone builds their own. The crispy duck skin will be an absolute treat dotted on top!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 734 calories, Fat 54.9 g fat, SaturatedFat 15.7 g saturated fat, Protein 31 g protein, Carbohydrate 29.4 g carbohydrate, Sugar 12.9 g sugar, Sodium 1.1 g salt, Fiber 3.2 g fibre
SIENNA MILLER'S DUCK RAGù
Sienna told me about an amazing ragù she'd enjoyed in the Val d'Orcia region of Tuscany, and this is my take on that recipe for her. Think of it as a richer and meatier version of your average Bolognese - it's a real treat, and when topped with amazing duck skin breadcrumbs, it really is out of this world.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Mains Dinner Party Italian Tomato Bread Pasta & risotto
Time 4h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Get the duck out of the fridge and up to room temperature before you cook it. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4.
- Rub the duck all over with olive oil, sea salt and black pepper. Put into a snug-fitting roasting tray and roast for 2 hours, or until golden and cooked through, then remove the duck to a board and set the tray aside for later.
- Peel the onions, garlic and celery, then finely chop and place in a large, wide pan on a medium-low heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until softened and lightly golden, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, remove the duck skin and keep to one side (wear clean rubber gloves!), then shred the meat off the bones. Pour most of the Chianti into the pan and let it reduce for 10 to 15 minutes, then stir in the shredded duck meat.
- Stir the remaining splash of wine into the roasting tray and scrape all the lovely, crispy bits from the bottom, then pour into the pan. Scrunch in the tomatoes through your clean hands, then add 2 tins' worth of water.
- Stir in the raisins, strip in the rosemary leaves and add the bay leaves, then simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until thickened and reduced - if you've got any Parmesan rind, throw that in too for an added flavour dimension (just remember to take it out before serving!).
- Meanwhile, peel the garlic and place in a food processor with the reserved duck skin. Tear in the bread, strip in the thyme leaves, then blitz until fine. Tip into a frying pan on a medium heat with ½ a tablespoon of olive oil and fry for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden and crisp, stirring regularly. Decant into a small bowl.
- Make the Royal pasta dough. Once it's relaxed for 30 minutes, roll out on a clean flour-dusted surface into a rectangle roughly ½cm thick.
- Using a sharp knife, cut it into long ½cm strips, then with lightly oiled fingers gently roll each strip into a long thin sausage shape, starting at the middle and carefully rolling outwards, placing them on a semolina-dusted tray as you go.
- When the ragù has around 10 minutes to go, cook the pici in a large pan of boiling salted water for 6 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, reserving a cupful of cooking water.
- Toss the pici with the ragù, adding a splash of extra virgin olive oil and a little reserved cooking water to loosen, if needed. Divide between bowls, then grate over some Parmesan, sprinkle over the pangrattato, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 809 calories, Fat 47.8 g fat, SaturatedFat 12.4 g saturated fat, Protein 30.3 g protein, Carbohydrate 60.0 g carbohydrate, Sugar 14.9 g sugar, Sodium 0.4 g salt, Fiber 3.4 g fibre
VENETIAN DUCK RAGU
Cinnamon adds complexity to this slow-cooked pasta sauce, which goes perfectly with large tubular paccheri pasta, or ribbons of pappardelle
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Main course
Time 2h45m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the duck legs and brown on all sides for about 10 mins. Remove to a plate and set aside. Add the onions to the pan and cook for 5 mins until softened. Add the garlic and cook for a further 1 min, then stir in the cinnamon and flour and cook for a further min. Return the duck to the pan, add the wine, tomatoes, stock, herbs, sugar and seasoning. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat, cover with a lid and cook for 2 hrs, stirring every now and then.
- Carefully lift the duck legs out of the sauce and place on a plate - they will be very tender so try not to lose any of the meat. Pull off and discard the fat, then shred the meat with 2 forks and discard the bones. Add the meat back to the sauce with the milk and simmer, uncovered, for a further 10-15 mins while you cook the pasta.
- Cook the pasta following pack instructions, then drain, reserving a cup of the pasta water, and add the pasta to the ragu. Stir to coat all the pasta in the sauce and cook for 1 min more, adding a splash of cooking liquid if it looks dry. Serve with grated Parmesan, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
JAMIE OLIVER'S PAPPARDELLE WITH BEEF RAGU
This wonderful recipe from Jamie Oliver is hearty and uncomplicated with a surprising pop of flavor thanks to the addition of rosemary and orange zest. Mr. Oliver prepares his in a pressure cooker, but if you don't have one, it can be cooked in a covered Dutch oven on the stove over low heat, or in a 275 degree oven, for about 3 hours. Stir occasionally.
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Season beef with salt and pepper to taste. Place an uncovered pressure cooker or oven-proof Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and add olive oil. When oil is hot, add beef. Stir until beef is well browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add rosemary and sage sprigs, onion, garlic, carrot and celery. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Chianti and continue to simmer until liquid has reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes and their juices, and if using pressure cooker, 1/2 cup water. Secure lid and pressure gauge of pressure cooker, and follow manufacturer's instructions to bring contents of pot to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes. If using Dutch oven, simmer, covered, in a 275-degree oven, or on the stove over low heat, for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
- Place a large pot of lightly salted water over high heat to bring to a boil. Remove pressure cooker from heat, or Dutch oven from oven. After pressure has dropped in pressure cooker, follow manufacturer's instructions to remove lid. Using two forks, finely shred meat and vegetables. Discard herb stems. Loosely cover pan and return it to low heat to keep warm.
- Add pappardelle to boiling water. As it cooks, scoop out 1/2 cup water and reserve. Cook pasta to taste, then drain well. Return pasta to pot, and add butter and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano; mix gently until butter has melted. Add a little reserved cooking water to loosen.
- To serve, lift pasta into each of six shallow bowls. Spoon beef ragù over top. Sprinkle each bowl with a pinch of orange zest and rosemary, and a spoonful of cheese.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 738, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 917 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 2 grams
Tips:
- Sear the duck legs thoroughly: This will help to brown the meat and develop flavor.
- Use a good quality red wine: The wine will add depth and richness to the sauce.
- Let the ragu simmer for at least 2 hours: This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
- Serve the ragu over pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes: The ragu is also great on its own as a main course.
- Garnish the ragu with fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil: This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Jamie Oliver's duck ragu is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. The ragu is also a great way to use up leftover duck meat. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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