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Food/Recipe

Crispy duck curry

Prep20 minutes
Cook45 minutes
Total1 hour 5 minutes
🌍 Thai🍽️ Main Course👥 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 whole duck (~2kg)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil 🛢️
  • 1 onion 🧅, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic 🧄, minced
  • 1 inch ginger 🫚, grated
  • 2 red chilies 🌶️, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 400ml coconut milk 🥥🥛
  • 200ml chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 lime 🍋, juiced
  • 1 red bell pepper 🫑, sliced
  • 1 can (400g) pineapple chunks 🍍, drained
  • Fresh basil leaves 🌿, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Score the duck skin in a criss-cross pattern. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast duck for 1 hour 30 mins - 2 hours, or until cooked through and skin is crispy. Let rest for 15 minutes, then shred the meat and set aside.
  • While the duck is roasting, prepare the curry. Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and chilies. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in red curry paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Pour in coconut milk and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add lime juice, red bell pepper, and pineapple chunks. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until pepper is tender.
  • Add the shredded crispy duck to the curry. Stir to combine and heat through.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves. Serve with rice 🍚.
  • Enjoy! 🎉

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