Duck breast with bread dumplings

Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course of German origin prepared with duck meat, rapeseed oil, pepper, apple bread, onions, butter, cream, starch, eggs, sugar, milk, nutmeg

Ingredients

Serves 4

Duck breast: 500 g (17.6 oz / ≈ 1.1 lb)

Rapeseed oil: 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)

Black pepper: to taste (≈ ¼ teaspoon)

Bread dumplings

Bread, diced: 250 g (8.8 oz / ≈ 6 cups)

Apples, peeled and grated: 100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ ¾ cup)

Onions, finely diced: 25 g (0.9 oz / ≈ 2 tablespoons)

Butter: 1 teaspoon (≈ 5 g / 0.18 oz)

Water: 125 ml (4.2 fl oz / ≈ ½ cup)

Cream (30% fat): 125 ml (4.2 fl oz / ≈ ½ cup)

Starch: ½ tablespoon (≈ 4 g / 0.14 oz)

Eggs: 2 large (≈ 100 g / 3.5 oz)

Sugar: 5 g (0.18 oz / ≈ 1 teaspoon)

Cream of tartar / baking powder: ½ teaspoon (≈ 2 g)

Milk: 50 ml (1.7 fl oz / ≈ 3 tablespoons)

Nutmeg: to taste (≈ ⅛ teaspoon)

Black pepper: to taste (≈ ¼ teaspoon)

Method

Place the duck breasts meat side down and cut the layer of fat with a knife to prevent it from shrinking during browning.

Preheat the oven to 180 °C (fan).

Brown the breasts on the skin side and then on the meat side in a little oil. Season them with pepper and brown them again for a few moments.

Then bake them in the oven at 180 ° C for about 3-4 minutes.

When cooking is complete, turn off the oven and let the meat rest with the door open, so that it loses less liquid when you cut it.

Mix the diced bread and grated apple.

Melt the butter in a pan and sauté the diced onions.

Mix the starch with 125 g of cold water and the cream and add the mixture to the onions.

Pour the warm liquid over the diced bread.

Preheat the oven to 180 °C (fan).

Divide the yolks and whites.

Mix the egg yolks with the sugar, cream of tartar and 50 g of milk and add them to the soaked bread.

Whip the egg whites to foam and gently incorporate them into the mixture.

Form gnocchi of the right size,

Transfer them to a baking dish and bake in the oven at 180° for 20-25 minutes.

Allergens

Corn starch: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses. Very high glycemic index

Butter: milk allergens (except in clarified butter) if not clarified

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Milk: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Apple: individual fruit intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch sensitivity

Nutmeg: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

Rapeseed oil: there are no known episodes of direct allergy even cross-reactions are possible in case of allergy to other cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli or mustard

Bread: cereals containing gluten included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Cream: presence of lactose and milk proteins

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Cornstarch or cornstarch: excellent source of energy in the long term thanks to the slow release of glucose into the blood

Butter: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Duck meat: rich in selenium that supports the immune system. To reduce the presence of potassium, boil the meat in plenty of water which is then eliminated.

Onion: it is rich in selenium which supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Whole milk: provides vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, promoting metabolism, cardiovascular function, tooth and bone health. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Provides and promotes the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E.K)

Apple: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Nutmeg: source of vitamin A, carotenoids and manganese with antioxidant properties favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system

Rapeseed oil: rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids favorable to the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system

Bread: cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Cream: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood

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