Return of the Quack, once again

As only did half a job of eating the duck in the last instalment, there was more eating to be done.  As you may recall I had made some stock and reserved the duck breasts.

In my mind I had a lovely cleansing oriental soup to wash away the excesses of the weekend.

I warmed up the stock (this really should be clarified for the perfect effect, but it doesn't affect flavour) threw in a couple of star anise, rehydrated Chinese mushrooms and let it bubble for a couple of minutes.  At this point I added some good quality udon noodles and cook until tender.

Meanwhile I scored the duck breast and seasoned lightly with 5 spice and seared, leaving very rare in the middle (it is going to sit in hot stock until you eat it).

Dish up the stock, mushrooms and a portion of noodles into a bowl, add some fresh watercress and finish with the sliced duck breast.  Awesome Sunday tea.

Better start eating some gamebirds before they go out of season.  Until next time.