1 Cut the tomatoes lengthwise in half, then scoop them out and salt them. Keep them turned upside down.
2 In a bowl, place your duck breast cut into tiny cubes (like steak tartare). Add some chopped garlic, herbs, a crust of bread soaked in milk, salt and pepper. Mix well by hand.
3 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) (gas mark 6+).
4 Cut your duck fat into small cubes and line the bottom of an ovenproof dish with it.
5 Place your 8 tomato halves on top and fill them with your duck mixture. On each half, tuck in a thin slice of garlic. Around them, add your spring onions, thyme, bay leaf and the chopped tomato flesh. Season with salt and pepper. Into the oven, in the middle.
6 After 30 minutes, cover them with parchment paper.
7 When cooking is complete, add the chanterelles around and turn off the oven. Let « rest » like this for 15 minutes. Serve in the dish at the center of the table.
Raw duck requires a firm hand to knead it without turning it into a purée. You're aiming for small, distinct cubes, not a smooth stuffing. The egg and bread soaked in milk play subtle binding roles, nothing heavy. At 190°C for 30 minutes, the tomato is just starting to soften, the duck barely cooks. That's the balance.
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