Amazon on the plate

Free range
duck
Origin
The <strong>Amazon</strong>ian duck, cairina
moschata, a black duck, was
domesticated by the South American
Indians because they enjoyed its
meat with the taste of hunting and
light brown coloring. During the
domestication it has lost its original
black color and today the ducks
exhibit plumage of diverse colors,
often mixed with white. The
characteristic red warts underneath
the duckbill indeed did remain. High
point of any northern festive date,
they are especially appreciated into
the “tucupi”. On the country side still
are these very happy ducks, bred
freely in many backyards.
Aroma
Both flesh and bones have a light
brown color and their taste reminds
of hunting, being much more intense
than chicken’s flesh. Created free
range, the ducks flesh takes a long
time to soften.
Use
Stewed, fried or shredded in the rice
or as a pastry and pies filling.
Classic
On feast day – duck in “tucupi” or
”arroz de pato”- duck rice are a good
choice.
Exotic
Roasted, covered by a delicious layer
of “cupuaçu” or “araçá” pulp, local
acid fruits, you get al local version of
the duck à l’orange.
Unmissable
Stewed in “tucupi”.
The <strong>Amazon</strong> on the plate
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