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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.

Shanghai duck breast
Energy value per serving
Calories
616.1kcal
Proteins
35.9grams
Fats
40.1grams
Carbohydrates
27.4grams
Ingredients
2servings
Cooking steps
  • Step 1

    1

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

    Required ingredients:
    1. Duck breast with skin: 320 g
  • Step 2

    2

    Pour the soy sauce into a deep container.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Soy sauce: 30 ml
  • Step 3

    3

    Add olive oil to the sauce.

  • Step 4

    4

    Season with ground ginger.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Ground ginger: 1 teaspoon
  • Step 5

    5

    Add curry spice.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Meat curry masala: 30 g
  • Step 6

    6

    Add honey

    Required ingredients:
    1. Honey: 2 teaspoons
  • Step 7

    7

    Add lemon juice and mix well.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Lemon: 0.5 piece
  • Step 8

    8

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

    Required ingredients:
    1. Chili pepper: 1 piece
  • Step 9

    9

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

    Required ingredients:
    1. Chili pepper: 1 piece
  • Step 10

    10

    Peel the garlic.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Garlic: 2 heads
  • Step 11

    11

    Press garlic into the sauce.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Garlic: 2 heads
  • Step 12

    12

    Mix intensively.

  • Step 13

    13

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

    Required ingredients:
    1. Duck breast with skin: 320 g
  • Step 14

    14

    Send the pieces of fillet in the sauce.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Duck breast with skin: 320 g
  • Step 15

    15

    Mix and cover with film. Leave for 10 minutes.

  • Step 16

    16

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

    Required ingredients:
    1. Duck breast with skin: 320 g
  • Step 17

    17

    Sprinkle the meat with sesame.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon
  • Step 18

    18

    Once the pieces are browned, flip them.

  • Step 19

    19

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