Delicious Duck Recipe Inspired by American Flavors! 🇺🇸

This fantastic recipe combines the delightful taste of duck with the rich flavors of classic American cooking. With a mix of spices and cooking techniques, you’ll create a dish that your friends will rave about! Let’s dive right into this culinary experience! 🍲

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Duck breast (or duck leg)
• Sichuan pepper
• Doubanjiang (spicy broad bean paste)
• Hot pot base seasoning
• Onion
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Spring onion
• Cilantro
• Additional hot pot ingredients (we recommend potatoes, black fungus, shiitake mushrooms, and tofu skin)

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Preparation

Start by cleaning the duck breast and patting it dry. Rub it with salt, Sichuan pepper, and black pepper. Let it dry in a well-ventilated area or in the fridge for a day. This step enhances the flavor and texture of the duck.

2. Render the Fat (Optional)

If you enjoy the texture of pork belly, you can skip this step. Otherwise, use a skillet over low heat to render some of the fat from the duck skin, allowing it to crisp up beautifully.

3. Baking the Duck

After cleaning the duck breast, prepare a mixture of honey, water, and vinegar. Brush this mixture over the duck. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20 minutes, then increase the temperature to 400°F (200°C) for another 5-10 minutes. Keep an eye on the duck until it reaches a beautiful golden brown.

4. Cooking the Vegetables and Sauce

While the duck is baking, blanch the other ingredients. Remember to cook the vegetables before the meat to ensure optimal flavor. In a hot pan, add oil and sauté garlic, ginger, onion, doubanjiang, Sichuan pepper, rock sugar, and the hot pot seasoning until fragrant. Add water and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. You can strain the spices out if desired. Combine this delicious mixture with the blanched ingredients and the sliced roasted duck. Bring it back to a boil, then turn off the heat. Finish by adding spring onion, cilantro, chili flakes, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of heated oil.

Experience the Flavor!

This dish is beyond flavorful and has completely exceeded my expectations! I was initially worried about any gamey taste in the duck 🍗, but surprisingly, it turned out to be incredibly delicious. The roasted duck is perfectly crispy on the outside, and the juicy meat is full of flavor. The combination of spices creates a mouthwatering experience that melds beautifully with the cooked veggies. It’s a perfect way to use up hot pot base and doubanjiang! I highly recommend this recipe to everyone who loves to experiment in the kitchen. Give it a try and you won’t be disappointed!

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