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Crispy tamarind and palm-sugar duck breasts served with oyster-dressed greens on a vermicelli plate

20 minutes, plus 30 minutes

Thai curry spiced duck with sweet-and-sour dressing

Serves 4

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cooking Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

500 g duck-breast fillets
1 t Thai curry paste
4 T coconut cream
coriander leaves, for garnishing

For the sweet-and-sour dressing, mix together just before serving:

4 T fish sauce
4 T fresh lime juice
3 T brown sugar
1 carrot, shredded
1–2 spring onions, shredded
1 cucumber, shredded

For the coconut jasmine rice:

250 g jasmine rice
¾ cup coconut cream
1 cup water
1 cup water
1 t salt

Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C. Prick the skin, then slowly cook the duck-breast fi llets, skin side down, in a heated nonstick pan, to render the fat and brown the skin.
Remove with tongs and place, skin side down, on a shallow baking tray, lined with baking paper. Spread the uncooked side with Thai curry paste and pour over a few spoonfuls of coconut cream. Roast for 15 minutes or until just cooked and moist.
Allow to stand for 5 minutes before slicing thinly. Mix with the dressing ingredients, check the sweet-sour balance and adjust accordingly.
To make the coconut jasmine rice: Place the rice in a suitable saucepan. Add the liquid and salt. Bring to a bubble, cover and reduce the heat. Cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.
Cook’s tips: Serve a mix of steamed Asian greens on the side. Cook thin noodles instead of rice. Add a few handfuls of baby spinach leaves and mix with the sliced duck and dressing. Use chicken or fi sh, if you prefer.
Per serving: 2350.3kJ, 31.2g protein, 23g fat, 64.9g carbs

TASTE’s take:
Duck breast fillets are readily available these days. They’re delicious, easy to handle, and turn a weeknight dinner into something special.

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Thai curry spiced duck with sweet-and-sour dressing

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