Shanghai duck breast

2 servings

20 minutes

Shanghai-style duck breast is a masterpiece of Chinese cuisine infused with Eastern aromas. This recipe combines the tenderness of duck fillet with spicy notes of curry and ginger, a light sweetness of honey, and the heat of chili, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Marinating in soy sauce adds richness to the meat while sesame provides a subtle nutty note. The breast seared over high heat remains juicy inside with an appetizing caramelized crust. The dish pairs perfectly with rice or fresh vegetables, highlighting its rich taste. In Shanghai, such dishes reflect the gastronomic art of the region by blending traditional cooking techniques with a rich palette of spices. This duck breast is prepared for both everyday dinners and festive occasions, delighting with its exquisite flavor and aroma.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 616.1
• Proteins: 35.9g
• Fats: 40.1g
• Carbohydrates: 27.4g

Ingredients

• Duck breast with skin: 320 g
• Honey: 2 tsp
• Meat curry masala: 30 g
• Soy sauce: 30 ml
• Ground ginger: 1 tsp
• Garlic: 2 head
• Lemon: 0.5 pc
• Chili pepper: 1 pc
• Sesame: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the ingredients. Let the duck meat sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Duck breast with skin: 320 g

2. Pour the soy sauce into a deep container.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 30 ml

3. Add olive oil to the sauce.

4. Season with ground ginger.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground ginger: 1 teaspoon

5. Add curry spice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Meat curry masala: 30 g

6. Add honey

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 2 teaspoons

7. Add lemon juice and mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 0.5 piece

8. Remove seeds from the chili pepper. Cut the pepper lengthwise.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chili pepper: 1 piece

9. Add chili to the sauce. It will enrich the flavor with spiciness.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chili pepper: 1 piece

10. Peel the garlic.

    Required ingredients:

    • Garlic: 2 heads

11. Press garlic into the sauce.

    Required ingredients:

    • Garlic: 2 heads

12. Mix intensively.

13. Cut the duck breast into pieces 1.5–2 cm wide.

    Required ingredients:

    • Duck breast with skin: 320 g

14. Send the pieces of fillet in the sauce.

    Required ingredients:

    • Duck breast with skin: 320 g

15. Mix and cover with film. Leave for 10 minutes.

16. Send the duck to a dry, hot skillet. Fry over high heat.

    Required ingredients:

    • Duck breast with skin: 320 g

17. Sprinkle the meat with sesame.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sesame: 1 tablespoon

18. Once the pieces are browned, flip them.

19. After a couple of minutes, flip the meat again, reduce the heat, and cover with a lid. Cook for about 7 more minutes.