German Roast Duck Dinner

Transport yourself to Germany with this classic German Duck Dinner made with Roast Half Duck, Duck Fat Potato Dumplings and Red cabbage. This flavor trio is a staple on menus across Germany and Eastern Europe. This recipe pairs wonderfully with a Dry Riesling from Germany.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Russet Potatoes
  • 1 cup Potato Starch
  • 1 Tbsp Salt, divided
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 3 Tbsp Butter, divided
  • Red Cabbage, shredded
  • White Onion, diced
  • ¼ tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1 Tbsp White Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • ½ cup Wine
  • 1 cup Water
  • Parsley or Chives for Garnish

Direction

  • Make cabbage: Heat 2 Tbsp of Duck Fat and cook onion on medium heat until softened about 5 minutes. Add cabbage and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add ground cloves, sugar, 1 tsp salt, vinegar, wine and water. Simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Make potato dumplings: Boil water and cut up potatoes. Boil potatoes for 20 minutes.
  • Rice or mash potatoes.
  • Mix potatoes, potato starch, 2 tsp salt, and nutmeg. Add in eggs and mix to form dough.
  • Shape dough into 2 inch balls then boil for 15-20 minutes.
  • Cook Roast Half According to Packaging Directions for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 375 degrees F.
  • Melt butter and 1 Tbs. duck fat. Brush finished potato dumplings with mixture.
  • Finish the red cabbage: Mix corn starch with equal parts water in a small bowl. Add to cabbage slowly until thickened.
  • Plate Roast half with potato dumplings and cabbage on the side. Garnish dish with parsley or chives.