Zarape De Pato Recipes

REFRIED BEANS FOR ZARAPE DE PATO

Steps:

• Bring beans and the water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer until tender, about 1 hour. Add epazote, garlic, and salt; cook until beans are very soft, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool in liquid.
• Working in batches, puree beans (including garlic) in a food processor to form a fairly smooth paste, adding cooking liquid as needed. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add bean puree; cook, stirring, until the oil is incorporated, about 5 minutes. Serve hot.

ZARAPE DE PATO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Generously season duck inside and out with salt. Prick holes all over skin with a fork. Place duck on a wire rack set in a roasting pan. Roast until skin is browned, about 40 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Continue roasting until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the leg (avoiding the bone) registers 165 degrees, for 50 to 60 minutes; the legs should rotate easily in their joints. Let cool.
• Remove the skin from duck; reserve. Shred meat with a fork. Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, bay leaves, chipotle, and salt; stir to combine. Reduce heat to low; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the shredded meat, and cook until heated through. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until ready to use.
• Thinly slice duck skin. Heat 1 tablespoon safflower oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Cook duck skin, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Heat about 1 teaspoon safflower oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Lightly fry the tortillas, one at a time, just until softened, 10 to 20 seconds, turning once. Transfer to a plate; cover with foil to keep warm while you finish frying. Add more safflower oil to pan as needed.
• Spread 1 tablespoon refried beans on each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons duck mixture. Roll up to enclose; place on a serving platter. Pour poblano sauce over tacos; top with crisped duck skin. Serve remaining beans and sauce on the side.

POBLANO SAUCE

Steps:

• Roast the peppers directly over a gas burner until slightly charred, turning frequently (alternatively, roast under the broiler). Transfer to a medium bowl, and cover with plastic wrap; let stand about 15 minutes. Use a paper towel to rub off charred skins. Remove and discard stems, seeds, and ribs. Roughly chop peppers, and set aside.
• Prepare an ice bath. Bring a pot of water to a boil; blanch the spinach until bright green and wilted, about 30 seconds. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer spinach to ice bath to cool. Drain, and wring spinach to remove as much liquid as possible; roughly chop.
• Puree the reserved peppers, spinach, stock, and cilantro in a blender. Transfer to a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in cream and salt; cook just until sauce comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Let cool before serving or storing. Sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat, being careful not to boil.