Nikolay Truba · Odesa, Ukraine

Duck Risotto with Ratatouille

Time1 h
LevelMedium
Risotto and riceItalian
Duck Risotto with Ratatouille

A luxurious combination of creamy risotto, succulent duck fillet, and vibrant ratatouille, this dish is a true harmony of flavors. The risotto provides a smooth, buttery base, while the duck fillet, perfectly seared, adds deep umami richness. Complemented by the Mediterranean touch of ratatouille, bursting with slow-cooked vegetables, this dish is an elegant fusion of French and Italian traditions—ideal for a cozy yet sophisticated dinner.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Risotto
  2. Cut onion into small dices and brown.
  3. Add rice, stir, add wine and boil down a bit.
  4. Cook al dente on a small fire, constantly stirring.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Vegetable ratatouille:
  7. Cut all vegetables into big sticks and roast in oil until half cooked with adding sugar, vinegar and thyme.
  8. Grilled duck fillet:
  9. Marinate duck fillet in salt, pepper, rosemary and balsamic vinegar.
  10. Medium grill.
  11. Serving:
  12. Heap risotto on a plate and sprinkle with Parmesan.
  13. Heap ratatouille on a plate and put tomato cherry branch on top.
  14. Cut duck fillet into thin slides and put near risotto in a semicircle.

The dish in the photograph was cooked by the restaurant for this story. Photo: Oleksandr Slyadnyev.

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