Roast Duck With Beet Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder
4 None duck breasts, skin scored
3 None large beets, peeled, coarsely grated
2 None whole star anise
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp orange zest
None None baby arugula, to serve

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0F. Rub five-spice powder into duck skin. Place, skin-side down, in an ovenproof frying pan. Place over high heat and cook for 4 mins (this helps render the fat). Flip over and cook, skin-side up, for 1 mins, or until seared. Transfer to oven and bake for 8 mins for medium, or until cooked to your liking. Remove from oven, cover with foil and let rest for 5 mins. Slice.
Meanwhile, combine beets, star anise, vinegar and sugar in a frying pan over low heat. Cook for 5 mins, or until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium and cook for 10 mins, or until thickened.
Distribute beet relish between serving plates. Top with duck. Sprinkle with orange zest and serve with salad.