Duck Hearts

Duck hearts are small offal pieces that belong among the less conventional but highly valued ingredients in gourmet cooking. They have a bold, intense flavour and a firmer texture than regular muscle meat. Before preparation, it is advisable to trim away excess fat and blood vessels. They taste best when quickly pan-fried with garlic, thyme or rosemary, or marinated and grilled. They also work well in ragouts, risottos or as a stuffing for vegetables. Rich in iron, zinc and B vitamins, especially B12, they are a nutritious choice. In Asian and South American cuisines, poultry offal is a popular ingredient used in a wide range of traditional dishes.