Ingredients:
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1 package of confit duck legs from Canards du Lac Brome, 330 g
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1 package of duck bacon from Canards du Lac Brome, 175 g
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A drizzle of Kumquat Crush sauce
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5 large yellow-fleshed potatoes, peeled and cut into sticks
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1 bag of cheese curds, 400 g
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500–600 ml brown poutine gravy
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Duck fat or frying oil
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Salt, to taste
Preparation steps:
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Peel the potatoes and cut them into sticks of uniform size for even cooking.
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Rinse the potato sticks under cold water to remove excess starch for crispier fries.
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Heat the duck fat or frying oil in a deep fryer to 170–180°C.
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Meanwhile, place the confit duck legs in a roasting pan, skin side up, and cover. Bake in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes. Remove the cover and broil until the skin is golden and crispy, about 5 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and shred the duck. Set aside.
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Fry the potato sticks in small batches in the hot duck fat until golden and crispy, about 3–4 minutes.
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Remove the fries and place them on paper towels to drain excess fat. Season immediately with salt. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
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Reheat the poutine gravy in a saucepan over medium heat. Set aside.
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Reheat the duck bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat. Set aside.
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In four shallow bowls, layer the fries. Top with cheese curds and shredded duck. Pour over the poutine gravy, then add duck bacon and a drizzle of Kumquat Crush sauce to taste. Serve immediately.