food/drink
Rilette of Duck
A duck rillette is a classic, coarse Remove from the fat and leave to The Spirit
French pate which is impressive to cool. Then strip the duck meat
serve and delicious, yet surpris- from the bone, discard the skin
ingly simple to make. and gently poach the finely diced
Serves 4
carrot and shallot in a little of the
Of The
2 large, fresh duck legs / 350g duck
fat. Transfer the meat to a bowl and
fat / 2 shallots / 2 carrots / 1 tbsp
add the gherkins, capers, parsley,
capers / 1 tbsp gherkins / A handful
cooked vegetables and a splash
Caribbean
of chopped parsley / 175g coarse
of cider vinegar. Stir well with a
sea salt / 1 tsp peppercorns / 3 bay
fork to help break down the meat.
leaves / 2 cloves garlic / A few good
Season and then slowly add back
sprigs of thyme
into the mix a little of the warm
Comes To
duck fat, stirring well. More fat will
Start by washing and drying the
mean a richer, softer result. I would
duck legs, then coat with the pep-
suggest around 75ml.
percorns, sea salt, bay leaves, garlic
Transfer to two small ramekins and
and thyme. Leave this dry marinade
Cardiff
refrigerate overnight. Serve with
on them overnight in the fridge.
some warm baguettes and a green
The next day, wash off the
salad. HARRY SMITH
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As winter’s chill sets in, few things become
poach gently in the fat, not deep
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Which crop is required to make rum?
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Renowned for cask ales and locally-caught fish, this 19th-century eatery is a regular
casserole in a red wine sauce can For the mash
- Wheat
at Mocka Lounge, 1-2 Mill Lane, Cardiff, CF10 1FL
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- Potatoes
dog-friendly policy, patrons enjoy traditional fires and home-cooked food.
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Mustard Mash (Serves 4)
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For the Stew of grain mustard. Season. Beat well
offers a sophisticated menu, real ales and warming fireplace to complete the
2 large onions, peeled and chopped until fluffy. RUTH JOSEPH
tranquil atmosphere.
1 tbsp olive oil / 6 large punnets
of any type of mushroom – or-
THE MAENLLWYD INN ganic chestnut and a few shitake for
Rudry, near Caerphilly. 029 2088 2372 substance works well / 1 jar organic
A 17th-century farmhouse building with blazing open fire, this popular pub/ chestnuts / Few sprigs thyme /
restaurant is a favourite of winter heat-seekers and romantic couples alike. A busy A good 124ml (4oz) of a dryish red
beer garden with scenic countryside views further enhances the dining experience. wine / 1 heaped tbsp cornflour +
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