Almond Duck
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 70 min
Total: 100 min
Serves: 4
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Looking to impress with a dish that rewards a little patience? Duckling is gently simmered, seasoned with warm spices like cinnamon and clove, then fried until crisp and served over cool, crunchy lettuce. A silky soy-based sauce and a scatter of almonds finish this retro Chinese-American showpiece that feels every bit worth the effort.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 - Young Duckling
- 1 Tbsp Salt
- 5 Tbsp Soya Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Sweet Wine - Optional
- 1/2 Tsp Monosodium Glutamate
- 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 Tsp Cloves
- 1/4 Tsp Ginger
- 1/4 Tsp Nutmeg
- 1 - Cornstarch
- 1 - Oil
- 1 - Lettuce - Shredded
- 1 - Almond - Toasted
Directions
Directions
- Cover duckling with water; add salt.
- Bring to a boil; simmer for 1 hour or until tender.
- Drain duckling; reserve broth.
- Cool reserved broth; skim off fat.
- Cool duckling; place on cutting board.
- Cut slit down center of back, continuing all around, making 2 sections.
- Debone slowly, starting with drumsticks, then thighs, breast, and wings.
- Mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce, wine and monosodium glutamate; pat onto duck.
- Mix spices; sprinkle over duck.
- Cut two 12 x 18-inch pieces of aluminum foil; sprinkle 1/2 cup cornstarch on foil.
- Place duck on cornstarch; sprinkle with 1/2 cup cornstarch.
- Wrap carefully; freeze until firm.
- Remove from foil; fry in hot oil until brown.
- Bring 2 cups broth to a boil; add remaining soy sauce.
- Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch and small amount of water until smooth; stir into broth mixture.
- Simmer for several minutes or until thickened.
- Cut duck into bite-sized pieces; place on lettuce.
- Pour sauce over duck; garnish with almonds.
Nutrition
Per serving · 4 servingsCalories
450
Fat
30 g
Saturated fat
8 g
Carbohydrates
10 g
Sugar
1 g
Fiber
1 g
Protein
35 g
Sodium
1,200 mg
Cholesterol
90 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 - Young Duckling
- 1 Tbsp Salt
- 5 Tbsp Soya Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Sweet Wine - Optional
- 1/2 Tsp Monosodium Glutamate
- 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 Tsp Cloves
- 1/4 Tsp Ginger
- 1/4 Tsp Nutmeg
- 1 - Cornstarch
- 1 - Oil
- 1 - Lettuce - Shredded
- 1 - Almond - Toasted
