Roasted Duck with Berry Glaze and Mashed Potatoes

Mm, this is tasty, you know how to cook.

— Dana to Lex

The Roasted Duck with Berry Glaze and Mashed Potatoes is an extravagant dish on The Station usually consumed during Hallowing Eve. Duck is expensive meat to procure which means that it is usually exchanged for Pipika for those who can't afford it. The taste is different, but not that much. Duck is a bit fattier and more flavorful.

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The Dish

The duck is marinated in a blend of rare spices sourced from the hidden corners of the enchanted forests of the planet Terria. The duck is then slow-roasted over the flames of "dragonfire", imbuing it with a smoky essence. The result is a succulent and tender duck with a crispy, charred exterior that mirrors scales.
To further elevate the dish, a Berry Glaze is crafted by combining Summer berries and the nectar of Starflowers. The glaze is generously brushed onto the roasted duck, adding a sweet and tangy flavor. As the duck roasts, the glaze caramelizes, creating a beautiful glow that enhances the overall appeal of the dish.
Potatoes of the best quality are peeled, cut, boiled, and mashed with cream, butter, cheddar, spices, and herbs. The mashed potatoes are then added as a side dish, usually together with a berry jam of the same berries used for the glaze.

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Cultural

This dish comes from the planet of Terria. Ducks are abundant in several of it's countries, and this dish is consumed during the winter holiday at the end of duck season in many cultures. It is still eaten during this holiday, but is now also eaten during the holiday on The Station since a lot of people from this planet moved to The Station when the Dragons were letting people settle there. This holiday celebrates the diversity of The Station with musical celebrations from all cultures living there.