Duck Confit Hash with Eggs and Mushrooms Recipe

Duck Confit Hash With Eggs And Mushrooms Recipe

Ingredients

Serves 6

• 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms
• 4 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 4 tbsps. unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sliced shiitakes (substitute seasonal wild mushrooms such as chanterelles if available)
• 2 tsps. minced shallots
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 tbsp veal demi-glace (optional)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup duck fat or extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup shredded duck confit (meat from about 3 legs)
• 1/4 chopped onion
• 6 large eggs

Method

1. In a small bowl, cover the dried mushrooms with warm water and soak for 15 minutes
2. Remove the mushrooms from the liquid with a slotted spoon
3. Drain the liquid through a fine sieve to remove any grit and reserve
4. Squeeze any excess liquid out of the mushrooms and thinly slice them
5. Place the potatoes into a medium skillet and add salted water just to cover
6. Bring to a boil and cook for 4-5 minutes, until just tender but not falling apart
7. Drain and set aside
8. Melt 2 tbsps butter in a medium skillet over medium heat
9. Add the shitake mushrooms and shallots
10. Season with salt and pepper
11. Saute until the mushrooms are softened, about 2-3 minutes
12. Stir in the rehydrated mushrooms and cook for 1 minute
13. Add the reserved liquid and cook until reduced in half, about 3-4 minutes longer
14. Stir in the demi-glace if using
15. Bring the mixture to a boil
16. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes, until most of the liquid is evaporated
17. Stir in the cream and simmer until thickened, about 3-4 minutes
18. Heat the duck fat or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
19. Add the potatoes and saute, stirring often for 4-5 minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown
20. Stir in the duck confit and onion
21. Saute until the onions are softened and duck is heated through, about 4-5 minutes
22. Remove hash from the heat and keep warm
23. Melt the remaining 2 tbsps butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat
24. Crack the eggs into the skillet
25. Add 2 tbsps water to the pan, place the lid on and lower the heat
26. Cook for 2-3 minutes longer until yolks are set and the egg whites are opaque
27. Remove the eggs from the heat
28. Divide the duck hash into 6 portions
29. Top each with an egg and spoon on the mushroom sauce to serve

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