{"id":704,"date":"2025-10-13T11:35:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T11:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thephuketnews.net\/WOP\/?p=704"},"modified":"2025-10-13T11:35:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T11:35:28","slug":"seared-duck-cauliflower-onion-soubise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thephuketnews.net\/WOP\/seared-duck-cauliflower-onion-soubise\/","title":{"rendered":"Seared Duck &#038; Cauliflower Onion Soubise \u2013 Paresa Resort, Kamala"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1180\"><strong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1178\">Seared Duck &amp; Cauliflower Onion Soubise<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1223\"><em data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1221\">by Chef Franko, Paresa Resort \u2013 Kamala<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1580\">At <strong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1279\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paresaresorts.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1277\">Paresa Resort<\/a><\/strong>, Chef Franko crafts modern European cuisine with a distinctly personal touch. His <em data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1403\">Seared Duck &amp; Cauliflower Onion Soubise<\/em> combines French precision and Asian sensibility \u2014 slow-cooked duck breast with rich cauliflower pur\u00e9e, daikon, and red wine glaze, showcasing balance, patience, and artistry.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1585\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1618\"><strong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1616\">For the Duck Marinade<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1718\">\u00bd orange<br data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1630\" \/>1 dill stalk<br data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1645\" \/>3 sprigs fresh thyme<br data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1668\" \/>5 peppercorns<br data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1684\" \/>40 ml olive oil<br data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1702\" \/>2 duck breasts<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1942\"><strong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1731\">Method:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1734\" \/>Score the duck skin and sear lightly in a pan (reserve the fat). Add marinade ingredients, vacuum-seal, and cook sous vide at 54\u00b0C for 1\u00bd hours. Remove from the bag and pan-sear skin side down until crispy.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1947\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1992\"><strong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1990\">For the Cauliflower Onion Soubise<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2068\">80 g cauliflower<br data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2012\" \/>40 g onion<br data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2025\" \/>3 peppercorns<br data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2041\" \/>30 ml water<br data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2055\" \/>270 ml milk<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2213\"><strong data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2081\">Method:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2084\" \/>Cook onion in water until translucent. Add remaining ingredients and simmer gently for one hour. Blend until smooth and season.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2218\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2244\"><strong data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2242\">For the Daikon<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2330\">30 g daikon<br data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2259\" \/>2 sprigs thyme<br data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2276\" \/>60 ml chicken stock<br data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2298\" \/>15 ml white wine<br data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2317\" \/>30 g butter<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2470\"><strong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2343\">Method:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2346\" \/>Heat duck fat and half the butter, sear daikon on both sides, add remaining ingredients, and bake at 180\u00b0C for 25 minutes.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2475\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2517\"><strong data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2515\">For the Apple and Fennel Salad<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2638\">20 g Granny Smith apple<br data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2544\" \/>35 g celery<br data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2558\" \/>2 g orange zest<br data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2576\" \/>2 g lemon zest<br data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2593\" \/>15 ml lemon juice<br data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2613\" \/>5 ml white wine vinegar<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2729\"><strong data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2651\">Method:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2654\" \/>Chop finely, mix with dressing, and press into a tower shape for serving.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2734\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2768\"><strong data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2766\">For the Red Wine Glaze<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2875\">20 g beef jus<br data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2785\" \/>30 g chicken stock<br data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2806\" \/>40 ml red wine<br data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2823\" \/>5 ml balsamic vinegar<br data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2847\" \/>1 bay leaf<br data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2860\" \/>4 peppercorns<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2982\"><strong data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2888\">Method:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2891\" \/>Reduce all ingredients by half, then add balsamic vinegar and reduce further until thick.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seared Duck &amp; Cauliflower Onion Soubise by Chef Franko, Paresa Resort \u2013 Kamala At Paresa Resort, Chef Franko crafts modern European cuisine with a distinctly personal touch. 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