Cassoulet de canard

A cassoulet is perhaps the most iconic and famous dish to hail from south-west France and there are countless variations across the region, with as many hotly debated arguments about which is the best, which is the original and how it should be cooked.

The recipe takes its name from the earthenware pot in which the dish is cooked. It is essentially a hearty bean casserole, the key element being the white beans, which should comprise the lion’s share of the ingredients, and some kind