Wash the duck, pat dry. Rub with salt and pepper on the inside and pepper on the outside. Wash the thyme and put it into the duck. Tie the legs and wings together. Place the duck on the fat pan. Peel and quarter the carrots and onions and spread around them.
Roast in a hot oven (electric cooker: 175 °C/recirculating air: 150 °C/gas: level 2) for 2 1/4-2 1/2 hours. After about 1/2 hour, gradually pour on the stock. Soak the duck more often
Wash the potatoes and cook for about 20 minutes. Quench, peel and press through a potato press while still hot. Season. Add 3 egg yolks and knead everything with the hand mixer
Spread the duck with strongly salted water about 10 minutes before the end of the roasting time. Fry at highest heat until crispy
Heat the oil in a high pot to 180 °C. Whisk 2 eggs. Cut off the potato dough with 2 tablespoons of cam. Turn one after the other in flour, egg and almonds. Fry in hot oil in portions for about 2 minutes. Drain, keep warm
Keep the duck warm. Sieve the stock, degrease and bring to the boil. Stir starch and 3 tbsp. cold water until smooth, thicken sauce and season to taste. Cut the duck open. Serve everything. Serve with creamed savoy cabbage with chanterelles
Drink: full-bodied red wine