Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup minced onions
  • 1 ear of sweet corn, scraped from the cob
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallots
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 1 roasted duck breast, (8 to 10 ounces) pulled
  • 1 cup cooked black beans
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 cup duck or any dark meat stock
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 12 toothpicks
  • Oil for frying
  • Essence
  • 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup Jalapeno Sour Cream
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Method

  • In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the onions and saute for 1 minute.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the corn, shallots, and garlic and continue to saute for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the pulled meat, black beans, and rice.
  • Season the mixture with the chili powder and cumin.
  • Add the duck stock and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the liquid has reduced by 2/3.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and reseason if necessary.
  • Stir in the cilantro.
  • Cool the mixture completely.
  • Preheat the fryer.
  • Spoon 3/4 cup of the filling in the center of each flour tortilla.
  • Lightly wet the sides of the tortilla with water.
  • Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll the tortilla up tightly, forming a burrito, make sure that the sides are completely sealed.
  • If necessary, secure the each burrito with the toothpicks.
  • Place the burritos, a couple at a time in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  • Stir the burritos with a spoon, occasionally for over all browning.
  • Fry the burritos in batches.
  • Remove the burritos from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate.
  • Season the burritos with Essence.
  • Serve the burritos with the Chili Corn Sauce.
  • Garnish each burrito with a sprinkle of the two cheeses and Jalapeno Sour Cream.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Yield: about 2/3 cup
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
  • Published by William and Morrow, 1993.