Allspice Duck With Braised Bok Choy Recipe

Name: Allspice Duck With Braised Bok Choy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canola oil; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 4 lbs boneless duck breasts; 2 yellow onions, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 piece peeled fresh ginger, grated (1 inch piece); 1 ½ tablespoons ground allspice; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 star anise, broken into pieces; 1 ½ cups chicken broth; ¼ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; ¼ cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 6 baby bok choy, each cut lengthwise into quarters

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons canola oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper
4 lbs boneless duck breasts
2 yellow onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 piece peeled fresh ginger, grated (1 inch piece)
1 ½ tablespoons ground allspice
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise, broken into pieces
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
6 baby bok choy, each cut lengthwise into quarters

1
In a large, heavy pot, heat the oil over med-high heat.
2
In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper.
3
Rub the mixture all over the duck breasts.
4
Place in the pot, skin side down, and sear, turning once, until well browned, 4-5 minutes per side.
5
Transfer to a plate.
6
Pour off all but a thin coating of fat from the pot.
7
Add the onions, garlic, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, and star anise and saute over med-high heat until the onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the broth and stir to scrape up any browned bits on the pot bottom.
9
Stir in the sugar, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce and bring to a boil.
10
Return the duck breasts to the pot.
11
Partially cover and cook over very low heat for 1 hour.
12
Uncover and skim the fat from the surface of the cooking liquid.
13
Arrange the bok choy around the duck breasts, pushing it slightly into the cooking liquid.
14
Partially cover and cook until the duck is very tender and the sauce is thick, about 30 minutes.
15
Cut the duck breasts on the diagonal into thin slices and arrange on a platter with the bok choy.
16
Spoon the sauce over the top and serve.

484

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons canola oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, 4 lbs boneless duck breasts, and more.

Yes, Allspice Duck With Braised Bok Choy falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Allspice Duck With Braised Bok Choy

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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