Glazed Duck Breast

Method

1. Clean the duck breast by removing excess fat from the skin.
2. Make three slashes on the skin.
3. Put the trimmed duck fat pieces in a cold pan and turn on medium heat.
4. Meanwhile, boil two potatoes in salted water.
5. Press the duck fat as it renders.
6. When the fat is hot, place the duck breast in the pan skin side down.
7. Cook on medium-high heat until the skin is very crispy, then turn and cook the other sides.
8. Remove the pan from the heat, add brown sugar and soy sauce, and stir to create a caramel.
9. Remove the fried duck fat pieces, then return the duck breast to the pan.
10. Return the pan to the heat and glaze the duck with the sauce using a spoon.
11. Add a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a sprig of thyme, continuing to glaze.
12. When the sauce is thick and the glaze is even, remove from heat.
13. Serve the duck breast sliced with the boiled potatoes, sprinkle with sesame seeds and some sauce.