Ingredients
For the Ragu:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup minced shallots
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound assorted exotic mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded roasted duck breasts
- 3 cups veal reduction
- 1 tablespoon cold butter
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
For the Polenta:
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt
- Freshly ground white pepper
- 3/4 cup white cornmeal
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Directions
For the Ragu: In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the shallots. Season the shallots with salt and pepper. Saute the shallots for 1 minute. Stir in the mushrooms and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 1 minute. Stir in the duck meat. Saute for 1 minute. Stir in the reduction and bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
For the Polenta: In a medium-size saucepan, over medium heat, combine the stock and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornmeal and cook until creamy and thick, about 4 minutes. Stir the cream and cheese into the polenta. Season with salt and pepper.
To finish: Stir the butter and parsley into the ragu. Remove from the heat and reseason if necessary. Spoon the polenta into each serving bowl. Ladle the ragu over the polenta. Garnish with parsley.
Photo: Duck and Mushroom Ragu Over Creamy Polenta Recipe
















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By qqqq_4829208
qqq, MO
on January 25, 2006
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liked it but wasn't the best ever
By jewishtinkerbel...
Cabot, AR
on November 18, 2005
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The duck needs to be high quality to make this recipe wonderful, but even cheaper duck meat goes great with the polenta. This recipe for polenta can be used with all kinds of other meat, veggies, etc. It was great.
By lkraske_1712017
Portland, OR
on April 05, 2005
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This was easy to make and absolutely delicious.
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