Roast Spiced Duck with Plums and Cauliflower Potato Purée

Name: Roast Spiced Duck with Plums and Cauliflower Potato Purée
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 1 star anise; 2 Tbsp coriander seeds; 200 g boiling water; ½ tsp chicken stock paste, homemade; 2 tsp coarse sea salt; 4 Tbsp dark muscovado sugar; 1500 - 2000 g whole duck; 8 plums; 3 fresh bay leaves; 80 g red wine vinegar; 400 g cauliflower; 600 g floury potatoes; 250 g milk; 30 g unsalted butter; 1 - 1 ¼ tsp fine sea salt