Arroz de Pato – Portuguese Duck Rice

duck

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than duck.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage offers a healthier option while smoked sausage is more budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Season the duck with salt and black pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sear the duck on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the duck and set aside; add chopped onion, garlic, and carrot to the pot.

Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in rice and cook for 2 minutes to toast lightly.

Add white wine and cook until mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Return the duck to the pot, cover, and reduce heat to low; simmer for 20 minutes.

Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.

Remove from oven; stir in chorizo, green peas, and lemon zest.

Cover and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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