Game Meat | Ketogenic Low Carbohydrate

Wild Duck

Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard, common) Allergen-Free
Wild Duck

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine European|North American
  • Seasonality Fall|Winter (hunting season)
  • Source Wild duck (game animal)

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Wild Duck ?

Game meat from ducks that live in their natural habitat, characterized by its lean, dark, and intensely flavorful flesh, distinct from domesticated duck.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Wild Duck ?

Le/La/L'Wild Duck a un goût gamey, rich, savory, umami avec des arômes earthy, gamey, meaty.

Taste
Gamey, Rich, Savory, Umami
Texture
Lean, Firm, Slightly Chewy
Aroma
Earthy, Gamey, Meaty
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 85g (3 oz)
Calories130 kcal
Total Fat3.5 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol80 mg
Protein23.5 g
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium10 mg
Iron3 mg
Potassium300 mg

Le secret du chef

Due to its leanness, wild duck should be cooked carefully to medium-rare to prevent drying out. Score the skin and render the fat slowly for crispy skin.

Substituts & Proportions pour Wild Duck

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Wild Duck est Domesticated Duck, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar rich, dark meat, but often fattier and less intensely gamey.

Substituts pour Wild Duck avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Domesticated Duck Meilleur 1:1 Similar rich, dark meat, but often fattier and less intensely gamey.
Squab (Young Pigeon) 1:1 Offers a delicate gamey flavor and dark, tender meat, suitable for fine dining.
Dark Meat Chicken (Thigh) 1:1 For a more accessible option with some richness, though lacks the distinct gamey taste.
Venison 1:1 Provides a lean, intensely gamey flavor profile, but is red meat and texture is different.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Wild Duck

  1. Source from reputable game purveyors.
  2. Ensure proper handling and cleaning.
  3. Check for shot pellets.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Wild Duck ?

  • Red wine
  • cherries
  • figs
  • mushrooms
  • wild rice
  • root vegetables
  • balsamic
  • juniper berries.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Wild Duck ?

Gamey|Rich|Savory|Umami Earthy|Gamey|Meaty

Quel est un bon substitut pour Wild Duck ?

Le meilleur substitut est Domesticated Duck (1:1). Similar rich, dark meat, but often fattier and less intensely gamey.

Comment choisir et conserver le Wild Duck ?

Source from reputable game purveyors. Ensure proper handling and cleaning. Check for shot pellets.

Ingrédients Game Meat associés

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