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Duck with Cabbage

Name: Duck with Cabbage
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 1 duck (1.5–2 kg); 1 large cabbage (1–1.5 kg); 2 onions; 3–4 tomatoes or 200 ml tomato juice; 3–4 tbsp oil or duck fat; salt and pepper to taste; 2 bay leaves; 1 bunch dill; 1 sprig thyme

Duck with cabbage is a traditional Romanian dish that combines tender duck meat with slowly cooked sweet cabbage, flavored with tomatoes and spices. Served hot as a main course, it's filling and especially tasty.

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Servings

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Prep

30 min

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Cook

90 min

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Total

2 h

🥘Ingredients

servings

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

2 kg duck with cabbage (for 6 servings)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 3-4 days refrigerated, reheat covered in oven or stovetop.

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Freezer

Can be frozen for 3-4 months, thaw gradually in refrigerator.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 350 g)

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

3 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Hot polenta or homemade bread

🥂Pickled cucumbers and hot peppers

🥂Dry red wine (Merlot or Cabernet)

🥂Simple cabbage salad or pickles

💡Variations

With sauerkraut: replace sweet cabbage with sauerkraut for tangy taste.

With mushrooms: add fresh mushrooms for more umami and substance.

With dried plums: add prunes for sweetness and perfect contrast with duck.